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LOG 

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U. S. Gunboat Gloucester 



COMMANDED BY 

Lt. -Commander RICHARD WAINWRIGHT 



THE OFFICIAL REPORTS 

OF THE 

Principal Events of her Cruise during the late 
WAR WITH SPAIN 



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Length on water-line, 204 feet. 

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Extreme breadth of beam, 27 
Draft of water, . 15 " 

Designed by Beavor Webb. 



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EXTRACT FROM THE REPORT OF REAR-ADMIRAL 

SAMPSON, COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF, ON THE 

BATTLE OF JULY 3, 1898. 

The skilful handling and gallant fighting of the Glou- 
cester excited the admiration of every one who witnessed 
it, and merits the commendation of the Navy Department. 
She is a fast and entirely unprotected auxiliary vessel — the 
yacht Corsair — and has a good battery of light rapid-fire 
guns. She was lying about two miles from the harbor 
entrance, to the southward and eastward, and immediately 
steamed in, opening fire upon the large ships. Anticipating 
the appearance of the Pluton and Furor, the Gloucester was 
slowed, thereby gaining more rapidly a high pressure of 
steam, and when the destroyers came out she steamed for 
them at full speed, and was able to close to short range, 
where her fire was accurate, deadly, and of great volume. 

During this fight the Gloucester was under the fire of the 
Socapa battery. Within twenty minutes from the time 
they emerged from Santiago harbor the careers of the 
Furor and Pluton were ended and two-thirds of their people 
killed. The Furor was beached and sunk in the surf; the 
Pluton sank in deep water a few minutes later. The de- 
stroyers probably suffered much injury from the fire of the 
secondary batteries of the battleships Iowa, Indiana, and 
Texas, yet I think a very considerable factor in their speedy 
destruction was the fire, at close range, of the Gloucester's 
battery. After rescuing the survivors of the destroyers, 
the Gloucester did excellent service in landing and securing 
the crew of the Infanta Maria Teresa. 



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LIST OF OFFICERS OF THE U. S. S. GLOUCESTER. 



Lieut.-Commander 

Richard Wainwriqht. 

Lieut. 

HarryP. HusE 



Lieut. „ 

Thomas C. Wood. 



Lieut. 

G. H. Norman, Jr. 

Ensign 

J. T. Edson 



Assistant Surgeon 
J. F. Bbansford. 



Assistant Paymaster 
Alexander Brown. 



Passed Assistant Engineer 
G. W. McElroy 



Assistant Engineer 
A.M. Procter.. 



Duty. 



Captain 



Executive i 
Navigator . 



Watch and Di- 
vision Officer. 



Promoted to 
Passed Assist- 
ant Surgeon.. 

Assistant Pay- 



Promoted to 
Chief Engi- 
neer 



Watch and Di- 
vision Officer. 



May 16 



Sept. 28 

Sept. 23 
Sept. 28 

Sept. 28 



Oct. 13 
Nov. 5 

Oct. 19 



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Hon. Dis. 



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FITTING OUT II 

QuiNTARD Iron Works, New York, Monday, May i6, 1898. 
II A. M. to midnight. 

At eleven o'clock ante meridian the ship was formally put in 
commission. Officers present: Lieutenant-Commander Richard 
Wainwright, Captain; Lieutenant Harry P. Huse, Executive; En- 
sign John T. Edson; Assistant Surgeon J. F. Bransford; Assistant 
Paymaster Alexander Brown; Passed Assistant Engineer George 
W. McElroy. Assistant Engineer Andre M. Procter reported on- 
board for duty. Workmen from Quintard Iron Works onboard 
engaged in installing gun-mounts, caulking, painting, fitting battle 
screens for deck-houses, and generally overhauling interior of ship. 
Harry P. Huse, Lieutenant, U.S.N. , Executive and Navigator. 



Quintard Iron Works, New York, Tuesday, May 17, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Moored to dock at foot of East 12th Street, New York. Work- 
men from Quintard Iron Works onboard installing gun-mounts. 



caulking, paintmg, etc. 



Harry P. Huse, Lieutenant. 



Quintard Iron Works, New York, Wednesday, May 18, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Same as yesterday. Lieutenant George H. Norman, U. S. N., re- 
ported onboard for duty. 

Harry P. Huse, Lieutenant. 



Quintard Iron Works, New York, Thursday, May 19, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

At same place as in previous watch. Workmen from Quintard 
Iron Works onboard. Main engines were given a dock trial in 
the afternoon. Finished painting ship. 

Harry P. Huse, Lieutenant. 



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12 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Navy Yard, New York, Friday, May 20, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Cast off from dock at Quintard Iron Works at two o'clock in the 
afternoon and proceeded to Navy Yard in tow of navy-yard tug. 
Tied up to coal dock at Navy Yard and, at four o'clock, received 
crew from U. S. Receiving Ship Vermont with papers and effects. 

E. C. Adkins Fireman, 2cl Class. 

T. S. Barnes Machinist, 2d Class. 

C. Bechtold Seaman. 

A. Beckary Apothecary. 

G. W. Bee Electrician, 2d Class. 

J. Bond Seaman. 

B. Bowie Machinist, 2d Class. 

O. Brown Seaman. 

A. R. Cannon Ordinary Seaman. 

M. J. Carabine Machinist, 2d Class. 

G. H. Carey Mess Attendant. 

C. Carlsson Seaman. 

J. Carb Cabin Cook. 

G. Chipman Electrician, 2d Class. 

T.' Colleran Fireman, 2d Class, 

C. A. Collin Seaman. 

A. J. Cole Coal Passer. 

J. CoOKSEY Landsman. 

H. J. COXE Landsman. 

H. Dahl . . . Seaman. 

A. Duncan Landsman. 

M. K. Davis Landsman. 

H. Englert Seaman. 

C. Ensmanger Landsman. 

G. B. Evans Seaman. 

L. E. Graves Electrician, 2d Class. 

H. C. Green Seaman. 

O. Halverson Ordinary Seaman. 

W. A. Harbour Ordinary Seaman. 

R. T. Hare Machinist, 2d Class, 

H. H. Hillman Seaman. 

J. HouLAHAN Fireman, 2d Class. 

E. Howard Coal Passer. 

R.Jennings Machinist, 1st Class. 

C. JoHANSON Fireman, 1st Class. 

C. Johnson Shipwright. 

S. Kastell Ordinary Seaman. 

P. Kay Landsman. 

P. Keller Seaman. 

L. Kleinkopf Landsman. 

E. Kroning Seaman. 

F. W. Lacy Chief Yoeman. 



RECEIVING CREW AND STORES I3 

J. W. Lewis Ordinary Seaman. 

B. LOEHRS Landsman. 

H. H. Lykke Seaman Gunner. 

P. Lynch Seaman. 

G- Lynn Cabin Steward. 

T. Macklin Ordinary Seaman. 

S. L. Macnair Ordinary Seaman. 

M. Magee Landsman. 

P. A. Meehan Seaman. 

M. Mulcahey Seaman. 

M. J. Murphy Seaman. 

W. A. Mc Arthur Blacksmith. 

W. H. McKeon Oiler. 

J. McMiLLEN Fireman, 1st Class. 

H. McNab Fireman, 2d Class. 

W. Nelsen Mess Attendant. 

G. Noble Ordinary Seaman. 

L. Quentin Landsman. 

H. Roberts Fireman, 2d Class. 

G. W. Riley Ordinary Seaman. 

G. RUDISCHHAUSER Fireman, 2d Class. 

*J. P. Satler Ordinary Seaman. 

W. H. Sellers Chief Yeoman. 

W. J. Sullivan Coal Passer. 

M. J. Tierney Seaman. 

A. D. Thompson Seaman. 

G. Veneau Coal 

P. Welch Coal 

S. Whetton Landsman. 

W. W. Whitelock Landsman. 

J. Winters Shipwright. 

F. Wirtane Seaman. 

G. B. WooDSiDE Machinist, 2d Class. 

J. W. Williams Coal Passer. 

Crew had supper on Vermont. Engaged in receiving stores. 

Harry P. Huse. 

Navy Yard, New York, Saturday, May 21, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Moored to coal dock. Receiving stores in Equipment, Construc- 
tion, Ordnance, and Steam Engineering Departments. Navy yard 
workmen onboard preparing to instal guns. Crew cleaning ship 
and receiving stores. Received from U. S. R. S. Vermont A. Jaggi, 
seaman, with papers and effects. 

Harry P. Huse. 
* See foot note on p. 14. 



14 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Navy Yard, New York, Smiday, May 22, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Moored to coal dock. Receiving stores as in preceding watch. 
Absent without leave: John P. Satler (ordinary seaman).* Lieu- 
tenant Thomas C. Wood, U. S. N., reported onboard for duty. 

Harry P. Huse. 



Navy Yard, New York, Monday, May 23, 1898. 
Midnight to midnight. 

Moored to coal dock. At 10 A. M. coal lighter came along star- 
board side. Commenced coaling immediately. Received 92 tons 
bituminous steaming coal. Navy yard workmen from Ordinance 
Department installing three-pounder and six-pounder rapid-fire 
guns. Receiving and stowing ammunition. Received the follow- 
ing men with bags, hammocks, and necessary papers: James 
Buchanan (mess attendant), Frank Butler (mess attendant), Rich- 
ard Daly (ordinary seaman), William H. Lawrence (ordinary sea- 
man), Walter F. Lee (coal passer), H. G. Pond (electrician, 2nd 
class), Charles Rozzle (ordinary seaman), from U. S. R. S. Vermont. 
At about 9.10 P. M. fire alarm was sounded from navy yard. Took 
crew with buckets, hose, and hand grenades to scene of fire, build- 
ing No. 6. Fire under control at ten, when crew returned to ship. 

Harry P. Huse. 

*A mistake. Satler was on the detail for the Gloucester, and his papers 
were received, but he was never sent onboard. 



THE START I5 

Navy Yard, New York, Tuesday, May 24, 1898. 
Midnight to noon. 

Making preparation to get under way. Navy yard workmen fin- 
ished installation of guns. Filled bunkers from lighter alongside. 

Harry P. Huse. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather fair, becoming foggy; wind light from southeast; barom- 
eter falling. At noon cast off shore moorings and steamed down 
East River. At one o'clock came to off Stapleton in consequence 
of fog, and anchored in ten fathoms of water with thirty fathoms 
of chain on starboard anchor. Engaged in cleaning ship. Fog 
shut in thick at about three and Hfted somewhat by four. Barome- 
ter at four, 29.96. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather foggy; light air from southeast. Sent gig's crew in 
whaleboat ashore with mail. Light rain. 

J. T. Edson. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather foggy; wind light from southward and westward. Sun- 
down at 7.12. Ship swung to flood at seven. At 6.45 U. S. S. 
Resolute came down from Navy Yard and anchored off New Brigh- 
ton, Staten Island. Savannah steamer anchored abeam. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather foggy with light air from southeast; thicker weather by 
ten o'clock; freshening breeze. Less thick at twelve with southerly 
air. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



l6 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

New York Bay, Wednesday, May 25, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather foggy; little or no air stirring. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Thick fog, thinning occasionally; calms and light airs from north- 
ward and eastward; ebb tide. At six o'clock sent second whale- 
boat with gig's crew ashcire with mail; returned at seven. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather foggy; very light breeze from southeast. At 8.30 breeze 
shifted to northwest. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather foggy but less dense; light airs from the south and west. 
At two o'clock Lieutenant Wood was sent ashore in second whale- 
boat to take reciprocal bearings. Between two and three o'clock 
ship was swung through a few points, by turning over engines, for 
deviation. Paymaster serving out stores to ist division on berth 
deck. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather wet; light fog with occasional showers; light airs from 
south and east. Ship swinging to ebb tide. At 4.45, U. S. S. Free 
Lance, Lieutenant Hanus Commanding, arrived in and anchored 
on our port beam. At 5.50 second whaleboat was prepared to go 
ashore with mail. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



6 to 8 P. M. 

Rainy weather; watch uneventful. 



George H. Norman, Jr. 



P. M. to midnight. 

Light breeze from northeast; drizzling rain; mist; flood tide. 

J. T. Edson. 



TURNING BACK 1 7 

New York Bay and at Sea, Thursday, May 26, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Wind fresh from northward and eastward; swung to ebb at 12.15; 
light rain and fog; wind dropping. At 3.15 clearing. Weather 
variable. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather squally; wind east north east, freshening. At 5.40 got 
underway and passed through Main and Gedney channels. At 7.07 
took magnetic course S 7° E from whistling buoy. At eight o'clock 
wind increased to moderate gale; heavy sea running. Patent log 
read 9.8 at whistling buoy. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Threatening weather; moderate gale from the east; rough sea; 
ship rolling badly so as to take in solid water through hawse holes. 
At 8.37 turned back and at nine o'clock made Scotland lightship. 
Came to anchor in lower bay west of Sandy Hook at ten. At 
time of turning back, patent log read 10.58. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather squally with rain; moderate gale continues from east- 
ward. At anchor under lee of Sandy Hook; six fathoms of water; 
thirty fathoms of chain. Crew busy at routine duties. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather squally with rain; moderate gale from eastward. Sent 
second whaleboat away with mail to ordnance dock at 4.40. At 
six o'clock boat was still away. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 
Whaleboat returned at seven. No change in weather. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Overcast and hazy; strong easterly wind with light rain during 
first part of watch. 

Thos. C. Wood, 



l8 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

At Sea, Friday, May 27, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather squally with occasional showers. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Overcast; occasional light rain; wind variable from north to east. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather overcast; light airs from eastward and southward. At 
10.15 called all hands up anchor. At 10.20 steamed ahead bound 
out. Passed Scotland lightship at 11.23; patent log reading 23.25; 
course by standard compass, south. At twelve o'clock patent log 
read 28.70. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather cloudy and overcast; light easterly winds. At 3.14 
Barnegat light was abeam, five miles distant by bow and beam ob- 
servations. Courses by standard compass: twelve to 1.15, south; 
1. 15 to 3.14, S y2 W; 3.14 to four, S by W J4 W. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Overcast and cloudy; light easterly breeze. Course S by W J^ W. 
At 4.30 soundings showed 10 fathoms; at 6.00 P. M. 7 fathoms. At 
six o'clock Absecom light was on starboard beam distant about 
eight miles. 

J. T. Edson. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather overcast; hght airs from southward. At six o'clock 
sounded and found 7 fathoms; patent log 92.5; Absecom light bore 
west north west a half west. At 6.30 changed course to S ^ W by 
standard compass. At 6.30 sounded and found 7 fathoms. At 7.15 
found 8 fathoms; patent log 4.6. Sunset at 7.15. Set running 
lights. At eight o'clock sounded and found 14.5 fathoms; patent 
log 12.2. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather overcast; wind south to west. At 9.15 with Five Fath- 
om lightship abeam changed course to south, standard compass; 
log reading 23.3; sounding 17. At midnight barometer read 29.83; 
log 47.6. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



LAYING COURSE FOR HATTERAS 19 

At Sea, Saturday, May 28, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Overcast and cloudy; some haze; wind southwest. At 3.50 
sighted a sail one point on starboard bow. This proved to be a 
four-masted schooner which passed to starboard of us. The sound- 
ings taken at 12.30, 1.30, 2.30, and 3.30 corresponded closely with 
those laid down on the chart. At 2.30 log read 67.9; soundings 27 
fathoms. At 3.30 log 77-3; soundings 34 fathoms. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather overcast; light haze; wind light from south south west; 
sea smooth. At 4.40 took bearing of sun at rising N 66° E. At five 
o'clock sounding showed 45 fathoms; reported to Captain. At six 
sounding machine showed no bottom with 250 fathoms of line out 
and 90 fathoms by tube. At 6.05 Captain ordered course changed 
to south three quarters west. Weather clearing and, at eight, blue 
sky with bright sun. No bottom with 270 fathoms of line and 100 
fathoms indicated by glass tube. All hands engaged in cleaning 
ship. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

At eight o'clock, weather clear overhead with haze in horizon; 
light airs from southwest; sea smooth. At noon, blue sky with 
haze in horizon. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather clear; light haze; light airs from south by west. Sound- 
ings taken every hour without finding bottom, 185 fathoms of line 
out. At two o'clock, patent log read 71.2; at four o'clock, 86.3. 
Barometer 29.88. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather clear; wind Hght from south south west. Navigator en- 
gaged in swinging ship between four and five o'clock. At five put 
ship on her course south three-quarters west; patent log reading 
86.4. At six o'clock changed course to south south west; patent 
log reading 96. Sounded and found no bottom at 98 fathoms with 
185 fathoms of line out. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



20 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather clear with light south south west wind. At seven o'clock 
wind freshened. Heavy clouds in western horizon. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Slight haze; light breeze from south south west. At nine o'clock 
log read 27; soundings 16.5 fathoms. At 10.30 sighted Hatteras 
light bearing west a half north. At eleven o'clock sighted Diamond 
Shoal lightship bearing south a half east. Turned lightship at 
11.40 patent log reading 54.9; changed course to south south west 
three-quarters west. 

J. T. Edson. 



RUNNING DOWN THE COAST 21 

At Sea, Sunday, May 29, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear. Dropped Diamond Shoal light astern at 12.30. 
At 12.35 passed a steamer bound north. Wind from southward and 
westward. Soundings at one o'clock, 35 fathoms; two o'clock, 24 
fathoms; three o'clock, 24 fathoms; four o'clock, 22 fathoms. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather clear with haze in horizon. Passed to port two steam- 
ers bound north, at too great distance to distinguish colors. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather clear. Sighted a steamer on starboard beam at 8.20. 
Changed course at 9.30 to southwest by south; log read at that 
time 46. Latitude by observation at noon 33° 37' N. 

J. T. Edson. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather warm and pleasant; hazy near horizon; wind light from 
south south west. At one fifty sighted a schooner on starboard 
beam standing to southward and eastward. At two o'clock sighted 
a schooner one and a half points on port bow standing to north- 
ward and eastward. At 2.10 two sails were reported, one on port 
bow and one on port beam. At 3.40 a steamer was reported two 
points forward of starboard beam. No change in ship's course 
from previous watch. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather clear. At 4.05 swung ship for compass compensation. 
At 5.14 set course S W by W J4 W. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather clear; wind southwest. Log at eight o'clock, 46; sound- 
ings, 17 fathoms. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather clear; wind from southward and westward. When 
sounding with sounding machine at nine o'clock lost overboard 
lead and depth recorder. No sails or lights seen during watch. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



22 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

At Sea, Monday, May 30, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Clear sky with scattered cirrus clouds and light haze in horizon. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Sky blue and clear with a few cirrus clouds only; gentle breeze 
from southwest, and a moderate swell of the sea. No sail or light 
seen during the watch. Soundings, 10 to 13 fathoms. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather clear and pleasant; wind light from southward and west- 
ward. At nine o'clock changed course by order of Commanding 
Officer to S S W ^ W. At nine thirty exercised at general quarters 

At eleven o'clock sent all bedding on deck to air. 

(seaman) accused of absence from ship without leave while in New 
York was brought to the mast and made a prisoner at large by 
the Commanding Officer, awaiting trial by court-martial; in the 
meantime performing his duties as usual. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather fair with cirro-stratus clouds and hazy horizon. At two 
o'clock by order of Commanding Officer changed ship's course 
from S S W 54 W to S by E. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant. At evening quarters the guns' crews 
were drilled at target practice; two shots being fired from each 
gun; range from 300 to 900 yards. Most of the shots were well 
placed. 

J. T. Edson. 

6 to 8 P. M. 
Weather clear and pleasant; wind from southward and westward. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 
Weather clear; wind southwest. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



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THE FIRST PUNISHMENT 23 

TV/T-j • u.. i A i\/r At Sea, Tuesday. May 31, 1898. 

Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from south south west. 

At 12.55 changed course to southeast; patent log reading 59.6. At 

2.15 changed course to south by east; patent log, 73.8; soundings, 45 

fathoms. At four o'clock no bottom found with 75 fathoms of line. 

o A ^T J- T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. -^ 

Weather clear and pleasant; wind light from west south west. At 
five o'clock lookout reported a light bearing two points on star- 
board bow. Took soundings every hour of the watch, using glass 
tubes, and found no bottom at 50 fathoms. Course unchanged, 
south by east. Tjjos q Wqod. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather clear; sky cloudless; light haze on horizon. Changed 
course at 8.30 to south; patent log reading 44.2. Changed course 
at 9.04 to south south west; patent log reading 51.3. Changed 
course at 11. 13 to south; patent log reading 76. (or- 
dinary seaman) was awarded one week's extra duty for being dirty. 

T,T , T> TVT George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

Clear and pleasant; slight haze near horizon. Clothing was 

served out by Paymaster. Hammocks aired. Boats overhauled. 

^ T. TVT J- T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. •' 

Weather clear and pleasant; hazy near horizon. At 4.20 sighted a 
steamer's smoke three points on the port bow. At 4.25 a sail was 
sighted on the starboard bow. At 5.40 land was visible with strong 
glasses on the starboard side from two points forward of the beam 
to two points on the bow. At evening muster served out clean 
hammocks and passed the word for all hands to scrub hammocks 
at six o'clock. Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather clear. At 7.40 sighted Jupiter Inlet light. At eight 
o'clock the light bore two and a half points on our starboard bow. 

o T. TVT . -J • u^ George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Jupiter light was dropped on starboard quarter at ten o'clock. 

Changed course to south by east a half east at 9.15; log 73; lead 11 

fathoms. At 10.24 changed course to south; log 82.5; lead 28. At 

11.07 changed course to south a quarter west; log 89.3; lead 71. At 

11.30 changed course to south a half west; log 92; lead 75. 

J. T. Edson. 



24 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

At Sea, Wednesday, June i, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Warm and pleasant; at 3 o'clock changed course to S by W, 
patent log reading 20.4. Soundings as follows were registered by 
sounding machine: At 12.30, 83 fathoms; at i.oo, 25 fathoms; at 
1.20, 20 fathoms; at 1.45, 30 fathoms. As the spring recorder failed 
to record properly, since 170 fathoms of wire was run out, at 2.30 
used glass tubes, which showed 100 fathoms of water with 195 
fathoms of line out. At three o'clock no bottom was found with 
200 fathoms of line out. No lights or vessels seen during watch. 
At four o'clock no bottom was found with 200 fathoms of Une out. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather clear; hazy horizon. At 4.55 changed course to south- 
west; at 5.20 changed course to south; at 5.30 changed course to 

5 ^2 W, patent log reading 42.1, in 5 fathoms of water. At 6.29, 
with Biscayne buoy abeam, changed course to south, patent log 
reading 50.2, in 9 fathoms of water. At 6.34 changed course to 
S ^E. Passed close under bows of schooner Cowes G. Kerwin 
at anchor, standing by wrecked schooner half a mile to the west- 
ward. At 7.07 had Florida buoy abeam, patent log reading 56.3. 
At 7.35 Old Tower was abeam, patent log reading 60.2. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather clear; slight haze. At 8.42 changed course to S by W 
}i W, patent log reading 72.9. At nine o'clock found no bottom 
at 73 fathoms. At 10. lo found bottom at 66 fathoms; changed 
course to S S W J4 W. At 10.30 patent log read 87.5; depth of 
water 59 fathoms. At 10.40 changed course to southwest. At 10.50 
Turtle Harbor buoy bore W S W, patent log reading 90.3. At 
10.55 changed course to S W ^ S. At 11.05 changed course to 
S S W ^ W, patent log 92. At 9.30 sighted a steamer one point 
on the starboard bow; all hands were called to quarters, and as the 
steamer showed no colors a solid shot was fired across her bow, 
whereupon she ran up the English flag and put her helm to star- 
board. We signalled with three blasts of the whistle and proceeded 
on our course. At 11.55 Carysfort light-house bore abeam (W N W 
y2 W), distant about one mile, patent log reading 97.3. At 12.33 
with Elbow Beacon abeam, log reading 3.4, changed course to 
S W54 S. Grecian Shoals were abeam at 12.51; patent log 5.3. 

J. T. Edson. 



AT AMERICAN SHOAL LIGHT 25 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. At 1.40 French Reef bore abeam, patent log 
reading 12.3. At 1.40 a steamer was sighted on port bow steering 
to southward and eastward. At 1.55 changed course to S W ^ W, 
patent log reading 14.4. At 2.10 changed course to S W by W J4 W, 
patent log not recorded. At 2.12 changed course to W S W; at 
2.40 changed course to S W ^ W. At 3.50 o'clock passed Alligator 
Reef light bearing abeam, distant 12 miles. Taking soundings by 
machine every hour. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; changed course at 4.12 to S W ^ S; at 4.24 to 
SW; and at 5.18 to W S W ^ W. At 7.10 Sombrero light was 
abeam, 2.3 miles distant by bow and beam bearings. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

At 8.05 flash-light of American Shoal was two points on the star- 
board bow; it bore west a half south at 8.14. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant. At 9.55 ran in near American Shoal light, and 
anchored in 20 fathoms of water, with 60 fathoms of chain on star- 
board anchor. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



26 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Key West, Florida, Thursday, June 2, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear with light mist on horizon at midnight, becoming 
thicker towards morning. Ship lay heading east with American 
Shoal light bearing west. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant. Got up anchor at 5.30 A. M., and 
lay course W S W. Beacon A abeam at 6.20. Sand Key light- 
house was one point on starboard bow at 6.45. Changed course 
to W 54 S at 6.30, and to W ^ N at 7.10. The harbor of Key West 
in sight on starboard bow; several vessels at anchor and alongside 
the wharves. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to 8 P. M. 

Anchored off Government landing at Key West about nine 
o'clock. Ship swinging to ebb tide. At eleven o'clock water 
lighter came alongside. In the afternoon sent liberty parties ashore 
and made arrangements for coaling ship. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather clear; moon nearly full. At 8.30 tide turned and began 
to ebb, all the vessels in the stream turning about with it; at 11.30 
wind freshened. 

J. T. Edson. 



COALING AT KEY WEST 27 

Key West, Florida, Friday, June 3, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Lying at anchor; ship swung to flood tide at 2.30 A. M. Light 
airs from eastward. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

At anchor off Key West; light easterly airs; riding to flood. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Lying at anchor coaling; ship swung to ebb tide at eight o'clock. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 
Swung to flood tide at four o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 P. M. 

At four twenty having sent away, nearly empty, the barge from 
which we had been coaling we were set alongside the coal schooner 
Rebecca Landen by Government tug Nezinscot with our starboard 
to her port side and proceeded with our coaling. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Lying at anchor; swung to tide at ten o'clock. Weather clear 
and pleasant; light breeze from eastward. 

J. T. Edson. 



28 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Key West, Florida, Saturday, June 4, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather pleasant; ship swung to flood tide at 3.15. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Called all hands at 4. 30; turned to at five o'clock. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Swung to ebb tide at 8.30. Naval Cadet S. W. Bryant and Lieu- 
tenant A. H. Button reported on board with orders. The Mont- 
gomery, Marietta, Rodgers and Dupont came to anchor in the 
harbor at 7.30. Received on board Colonel Hernandez (Cuban In- 
surgent Army) and two pilots as passengers. Got underway and 
stood out through ship channel under one boiler. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Clear and fine; wind easterly, moderate breeze. No sails sighted 
during watch. Course S E by E. Patent log at end of watch 20.8. 

A. H. Button. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Fresh breeze from east north east. Sighted a sailing vessel at 4.40 
three points on the starboard bow. At five o'clock sighted another 
sailing vessel two points on the port bow. Ship's infantry company 
drilled from 5.30 to 6.00 P. M. At 5.40 connected second boiler. 
Sail sighted one point forward of the port beam at 5.45. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 
Breeze continues fresh; changed course to southeast at six o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Fresh breeze from east; at nine o'clock saw a water spout ahead 
which passed to south of us. A slight squall struck us shortly after. 
At 10.10 changed course to E S E ^ E, patent log 81. At 10.20 
made out a flashlight bearing S J4 W; interval between flashes one 
minute. Light bore S W by S at eleven o'clock; patent log 89.4. 

J. T. Edson. 



IN THE BAHAMA CHANNEL 29 

Midnight to 4 A. M. ^"^ ^^^' Sunday, June s, 1898. 

Bright moonlight; breezes from E S E, diminishing in force; 
halo around moon; vivid lightning to northward. Course ESE 
y2 E; distance run by patent log during watch 44.9 miles. Patent 
log at end of watch 45.6. 

A. H. Button. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; daylight at 4.30. At 4.45 sighted a 
steamer hull down four points on starboard bow standing west 
north west. At 6.15 land was reported on starboard beam. At 7.05 
changed course to S E by E ^ E. 

o A ^T Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Distant mountains and nearer headlands abeam and on starboard 
bow. Lighthouse at 9.20 bore 49° forward of beam; patent log 
reading 3.9. At 10.32 Hghthouse was abeam, patent log reading 
16.9. At 10.45 changed course to S E by E, patent log reading 
19.2. ^ Set clock ahead nine minutes at noon. At 12.04 made Lobos 
Cay lighthouse two points on port bow. 

-^ „ , George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

At 12.30 sighted a steamer ahead; sent crew to general quarters. 
Signals were exchanged and vessel proved to be the U. S. S. May- 
flower. At 1.45 Cay Confite was about one point forward of the 
starboard beam and Cayo Verde one point abaft the starboard beam. 
Lobos Cay lighthouse dropped out of sight on port quarter at half 
past two. 

. ^ -r, Tir J- T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Rain squalls from southeast and north during entire watch. 
Lighthouse sighted on starboard bow at 4.20, dropped out of sight 
about six o'clock. Sighted a sail on port bow at 5.45. At 4.35 
changed course to S Eby E ^ E; patent log read 76.6. 

, „ .^ A. H. Button. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather cloudy, light showers from northward and eastward. 
Lightning around horizon. 

Q T, AT -^ • 1 Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Moonlight with mackerel sky. At 8.35 changed course to E S E 

54 E, log reading 8.9, with instructions to run this course at 8 

knots per hour for 60 miles. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



30 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

At Sea, Monday, June 6, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; light air from east and south. Course ESE 
3/4 E. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Fair, warm and pleasant; light to moderate breezes from south 
eastward. At 4.25 changed course to S by E. At 5.05 made land 
ahead and on starboard bow. At 5.20 changed course to S 54 W; 
at 6.07 to S W; at 7.05 to W J^ N. Standing in to harbor of Banes. 
Sighted a small sloop close inshore near entrance to Nipe harbor 
at 7.15. Took cast with sounding machine at 7.55, 120 fathoms of 
line out; no bottom. 

A. H. Button. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Standing in to Port Banes. Entrance to harbor very narrow and 
tortuous. Assisted by Cuban pilots made inner harbor without diffi- 
culty and anchored ofif Port Banes at 10.30 in five fathoms of watef. 
Sent boat ashore with Colonel Hernandez and pilots and received 
visits from natives with fruit. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Riding to our starboard anchor off railroad pier, Banes, with 
fifteen fathoms of chain in five fathoms of water. Tide was running 
ebb at noon and had fallen twelve inches and was still falling at 
four o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 8 P. M. 

At anchor in four fathoms at four o'clock. Shifted anchorage at 
five o'clock into five fathoms of water; ship swinging to flood tide. 
Ship stopped swinging at 5.55. Sent armed boat's crew under 
Lieutenant Button to guard entrance of harbor against attack from 
Nipe. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

At anchor in seven fathoms of water with fifteen fathoms of chain 
out. Early in the evening, sky covered with thunder and rain 
clouds; at midnight, bright moonlight. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



NAVIGATING DANGEROUS WATERS 3 1 

Banes, Cuba, Tuesday, June 7, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

At anchor in six fathoms of water; ebb tide, water fell about 
sixteen inches during the watch. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Got up anchor ofif Banes at 6.30 and commenced working out 
through passage against strong flood tide. In turning first bend 
found it necessary to get out anchor astern; fouled buoy rope with 
screw; cleared it in thirty minutes and worked ahead. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant; working our way out through passage from 
Banes harbor. Parted starboard chain and lost twenty-five fathoms 
of chain and the starboard anchor in swinging ship. Reached 
channel's mouth at 10.20, came to anchor and called in boat party 
sent out the previous evening to guard channel entrance. At 11.50 
got underway and layed course E ^ S, patent log reading 3.4. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; changed course at one o'clock to E I/2 S. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Slight swell, sky overcast and cloudy; at 4.22 patent log read 50 
and course was changed from E J^S to S E ^ E. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Overcast first part; clearing after seven o'clock. At 6.55 sighted 
Cape Maysi on starboard bow, and at 7.05 changed course to S E 
by E. Small white light sighted on starboard beam at 7.25. 

A. H. Button. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather cloudy first part, clearing latter part of watch. At 8.46 
changed course to S ^ W, patent log 96.8. At 10.23, having run 
18 miles, changed course to W S W ^ W, patent log 14.8. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



32 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Wednesday, June 8, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather sultry; moonlight. At 3.15 changed course to W ^4 N. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather sultry; light air off shore. Eastern point of Guanta- 
namo bore N E J^ E at 4.45 A. M. Land sighted on starboard 
beam at daylight; changed course to N W 3^ W at 6.45, patent log 
97.9. A fleet of vessels sighted at 7.30 bearing N W by W. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather clear and hot; swell from southward and eastward. 
Made out vessels sighted in previous watch to be U. S. Blockading 
Fleet off Santiago under Rear-Admiral Sampson. Reported arrival 
to Flagship and delivered mail to fleet. Naval Cadet Bryant left 
the ship and reported for duty on board the Massachusetts. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Engaged in delivering mail to fleet. Weather sultry; nothing of 
interest occurred during watch. 

A. H. Button. 

4 to 8 P. M. 

Weather muggy but clear. About five o'clock received orders 
from Flagship to keep close by for orders; at six got orders to land 
a Cuban party at Acerradero. At 6.30 received party and ran down 
to the Suwanee then to the Brooklyn and asked for a pilot. Were 
sent by her in search of one to the Vixen. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Cloudy first part; clearing after ten, with bright moonlight. Pre- 
pared to land a Cuban general, with staff of six officers, at Acerra- 
dero. 

A. H. Button. 



FIRST TRIP TO ACERRADERO 33 

Santiago Blockade, Thursday, June 9, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear. At 12.10 sent away armed boat's crew to land 
Cuban party at Acerradero three miles distant bearing north. Then 
ran oflf shore and at two o'clock ran in and picked up boat which 
had carried out her mission. Steamed east to our position in the 
blockade passing through outer line unchallenged. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Ship lying off Morro Castle, distant two miles, bearing north. 
Weather pleasant; swell from southeast. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant; swell heavy from southeast. Lying off and on 
Morro. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 
Off Morro Castle; weather clear and pleasant; cross swells. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Clear and pleasant. At 5.30 Brooklyn signalled "close in to 
three miles at dark." , ordinary seaman, was con- 
fined in double irons, for insubordination, by order of the Captain. 

J. T. Edson. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant. Lying off Morro. Closed in about 
eight o'clock to within one mile of entrance to Santiago harbor. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant; starlight; bright moonlight after eleven. On 
station from one to two miles off Morro. Lights seen in harbor 
from time to time, upon approaching entrance closely. 

A. H. DUTTON. 

3 



34 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Friday, June lo, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Shore line distinctly visible. Morro Castle, distant two miles, 
bears north north east. Moonlight; weather pleasant. Five vessels 
of our fleet visible. Ground swell from southeast. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; daylight at 4.45. Ship laying off and on by 
Morro. At daylight took position about two miles to westward of 
Morro, and one and a half miles from shore. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. Received letters from the Brooklyn for the 
Commanding Officers of Massachusetts and flagship New York 
which we delivered. We also received our mail from the Armeria. 
Got orders from Brooklyn to stand by in attendance. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Lying to ofif Morro, two and a half miles from shore. Weather 
clear; wind southwest, light; ground swell from southeast. Re- 
ceived a Cuban major and a pilot from Flagship New York at 
3.30 P. M. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Got underway by orders from Flagship and carried to Acerra- 
dero (18 miles to westward) a Cuban major and a pilot, and landed 
them with Dr. Bransford in charge at 5.30 P. M. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; lying ofif Acerradero for return of second 
whaler from shore in command of Dr. Bransford. Heavy ground 
swell rolling in; wind light from northwest. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Bright starlight; on station about one mile from Morro at end of 
watch. 

A. H. DUTTON. 



LYING CLOSE UNDER MORRO 35 

Santiago Blockade, Saturday, June ii, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; moon rose about 1.30. Lying close inshore 
under Morro Castle watching entrance for enemy. Picket launches, 
Porter, and New Orleans in sight during part of watch. About 
three o'clock exchanged private night signals with battleship lying 
oflf shore. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Clear weather with hazy horizon in early morning. Lying to two 
miles south of Morro, Santiago. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Left station pff Morro at 8.20 and steamed slowly towards flag- 
ship New York. Spoke Flagship at nine o'clock, and were told 
to direct Scorpion to report alongside New York. Returned to 
station on blockade at 11.50, Morro bearing N W by N, distant 
four miles. 

J. T. Edson. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

On blockade station off Morro Castle; weather clear, wind south- 
east, light. Received orders from Flagship to " come within hail- 
ing distance." Received orders and delivered same on board the 
Iowa and Oregon. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Delivered orders and mail to Alassachusetts and Brooklyn, and 
returned to station at 5.45, Morro bearing N 20° W, distant about 
four miles. Weather overcast and hazy. At 6.50 ran in towards 
night station. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather overcast and cloudy. Morro northwest, distant two 
miles. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Dark and overcast, with much lightning; heavy squall at 8.30. 
Took station, Morro bearing northwest from one-half to one mile 
distant. Fleet closed in on mouth of harbor. Moon rose about 
11-30. 

A. H. DUTTON. 



o6 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Sunday, June 12, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather overcast; moon obscured by clouds. On inner blockade 
line; about one mile southeast from Morro. No lights allowed and 
no temperature or barometric observations taken. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Off Morro, distant one mile, bearing north a half west. Left for 
station near New York at five o'clock. Overcast and cloudy. Sig- 
nalled by New York to come within hail. Uniform white dress. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather warm and pleasant. At eight o'clock were ordered 
alongside Flagship; received instructions to proceed to Acerradero, 
obtain information regarding enemy's movements and disposition 
from Cuban officers, and report. Proceeded at once; reached Acer- 
radero at 9.4s; sent in first whaleboat with Dr. Bransford in charge. 
Lving off and on Acerradero. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

At 12.40 whaleboat returned from shore with Doctor and Cuban 
major. Left Acerradero at 12.45; arrived alongside Flagship at 2.55 
P. M.; sent wherry to Flagship with Captain, Doctor, and Cuban 
major.' Weather pleasant, smoky, light breeze from east north east. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Stood out towards station off Morro at four o'clock. Weather 

pleasant. _ ^ 

J. T. Edson. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather unchanged from previous watch. As darkness came on, 
moved in to our night station under Morro Castle. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant; bright starlight. Light breeze from north- 
ward. On station, one-half to one mile off Morro. At 10.30 heard 
several volleys of small arm fire at mouth of harbor. 

A. H. DUTTON. 



VESUVIUS TO BOMBARD 37 

Santiago Blockade, Monday, June 13, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. Lying of? Morro Castle, distant one mile 
north by west. One picket launch just inside of us. The Iowa 
and Oregon alternately approached our position and then receded. 
Some firing heard ashore. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; wind light from northward and eastward. Ly- 
ing in close under Morro Castle until daylight, then moved slowly 
out and resumed day station near Flagship. Watch scrubbed 
clothes and mattress covers. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. At 9.4S Solace and St. Louis came in. At 
11.30 were called to Flagship and received message for New Or- 
leans. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

On blockading station ofif Morro. Weather smoky with rain 
squalls; strong breeze from southeast, declining in force towards 
the end of the watch. Delivered orders in wigwag from Admiral 
to the New Orleans to preserve her distance of four miles. St. 
Paul joined fleet at four o'clock and fired a salute of thirteen guns. 
Returned to our station. 

A. H. DUTTON. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Exercised infantry company at drill. At 6.30 
were called alongside Flagship and ordered to communicate orders 
to Captain Folger of New Orleans to shell reported emplacement 
at daylight tomorrow and were notified that Vesuvius would bom- 
bard Morro during night. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Clear and hot. Took night position in blockade at 7.45 of one- 
half to one mile south from Morro. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



38 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant; gentle breeze from north. On station, Morro 
bearing north, distant from one-half to one mile during watch. At 
1 1. 15, two shots were heard near mouth of harbor, apparently from 
field pieces, succeeded by a louder report, and then by a still louder 
one, coming from a vivid explosion, apparently of great force, 
about half way to summit of bluff west of Morro, and south of 
Caiiones Point. Went to general quarters, and piped down at 11. 35- 

A. H. DUTTON. 



NEW ORLEANS ENGAGES MORRO 39 

Santiago Blockade, Tuesday, June 14, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant. Morro Castle north, distant one 
mile. Railroad fortifications east north east, distant two miles. 
Light air from northward. Lying off and on watching entrance to 
harbor. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather clear. Left night station at five o'clock, and proceeded 
towards day station. At 5.30 New Orleans opened on battery on 
bluff one-half mile to the eastward of Morro with her starboard 
guns, then swung and used her port guns. Withdrew after ten min- 
utes' firing. Fire was answered by battery and by a few guns in 
Morro and by some guns on western headland. One shell passed 
over and fell beyond the Gloucester. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Lying near Flagship. Received mail for the fleet. 



(landsman) for failing to hail boat in hostile waters was awarded 
five days double irons by Captain. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather clear and dry; wind southeasterly, fresh. Delivered mail 
to the Texas, Brooklyn, Scorpion, Iowa, Armeria, and put mail and 
pilot on board the Vixen. At 1.30 P. M. received (repeated) signal 
from the Brooklyn to come within hailing distance. Received or- 
ders from Flagship to proceed to Guantanamo. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather bright and clear; fresh easterly wind. Proceeding at full 
speed to westward. Courses: at four, E; 4.05, E by S; 4.30, E 
^ N; 6.35, E by N 34N; 6.50, E by N. At 5.20 went to quarters 
and spoke the Porter. At six o'clock overhauled and passed the 
tug Dandy of Darien. At six, headland was abeam, patent log read- 
ing 72.8. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



40 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; course E ^ N. The harbor of Guantanamo 
was made at seven o'clock. Several vessels were there at anchor. 
Spoke the Marblehead at 7.40. Captain Wainwright went on board. 
The Armeria came to anchor near by at eight o'clock. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant; bright starlight. At 8.10 anchored at Guan- 
tanamo. U. S. S. Marblehead, Dolphin, Armeria, Scindia, Stirling 
and some other colliers in port. Commanding Officer visited Com- 
mander B. H. McCalla, U. S. N., senior officer present. At 11.20 

got underway and steered course for Mole St. Nicholas. 

(landsman) was put in double irons for five days, by order of 



Commanding Officer, to serve out a sentence. Mr. Merryweather 
came on board for passage to Nicholas Mole. 

A. H. DUTTON. 



FIRST TRIP TO ST. NICHOLAS MOLE 4^ 

At Sea, Wednesday, June 15, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear. At two o'clock spoke New York Sun steamer 
Eli, also headed for the Mole. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; moonlight. At 4.30 sighted a 
schooner standing to southward and westward. At five o'clock 
sighted a steamer on our starboard quarter standing to northward 
and westward. Made land ahead at sunrise. Changed course to 
E by N J4 N at 6.15 A. M., patent log reading 44.1. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. Standing in towards St. Nicholas Mole, Haiti. 
Anchored off Mole at 10.35 A. M. in 13 fathoms of water, 45 fath- 
oms on port chain. Sent Lieutenant Norman ashore in dingy with 
Mr. Merryweather (Herald correspondent), and steward. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

At anchor in the harbor of St. Nicholas Mole, Haiti; strong 
breeze from northeast; weather clear. Sent first whaleboat ashore 
for Mr. Norman; boat returned at 11.20. Steamers Premier and 
Ravensdale, both British, arrived in harbor. Sent whaleboat to the 
Ravensdale, steward in charge; returned at 3.50. 

Harry P. Huse. 

4 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; strong breeze from northeast. Put out drift 
lead. Served out Paymaster's stores to ist and 2nd divisions. Act- 
ing appointments to date from May 21 were delivered to petty 
officers at evening muster as follows: 

P. A. Meehan Seaman, rated Chief Master at Arms. 

J. Bond " " " Boatswain's Mate. 

C. Bechtold " " " Quartermaster. 

W. W. Whitelock Landsman, " " Yoeman. 

J. Winters Shipwright, " " Carpenter's Mate, 

R.Jennings Machinist, 1st Class, " " Machinist. 



42 



LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 



P.Keller 

G. B. Evans 

H. C. Green 

G. W. Bee Electrician, 2d Class, 

G. Chipman " 

R. T. Hare Machinist, 2d Class, 

C. Johanson Fireman, 1st Class, 

P. Kay Landsman, 

C. Carlsson Seaman, 

E. Kroning " 

G. Rudischhauser Fireman, 2d Class, 

"W. H. McKeon Oiler, 

H. Dahl Seaman, 

A. Jaggi " 

P. Lynch 

G. Noble Ordinay Seaman, 

H. Englert Seaman, 

M. J. Murphy " 

C. Johnson Shipwrig-ht, 

M. Maqbe Landsman, 



Boatswain's Mate, 1st Class. 
Quartermaster, 

Electrician, 

Machinist, 

Ship's Cook, 

Boatswain's Mate, 3d 

Quartermaster, 

Machinist, 

Watertender. 

Coxswain. 



Quartermaster, 3rd Class. 
Gunner's Mate, " " 



Carpenter'! 
Painter. 



The following changes in rates were ordered by the Captain to 
date from May 21 : 

H. McNab Fireman, 2d Class, rated Fireman, 1st Class. 

H.Roberts " " " " •' 

A.Cole Coal Passer, " " 2d 

H. J. Coxe Landsman, " Bayman. 

Sun dispatch boat got up anchor and put to sea at 6.15. 

J. T. Edson. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Clear and pleasant; light winds from eastward. Sent Lieutenant 
Wood ashore in first whaleboat to receive dispatches. 

A. H. Button. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant; bright starlight; light airs and breezes from 
east north east to southeast and calms. Lieutenant Wood returned 
with whaleboat at 8.20. Anchored with port anchor in 13 fathoms 
of water; 45 fathoms of chain at the hawsepipe. 

A. H. DUTTON. 



CHASING A STEAMER 43 

Mole St. Nicholas, Haiti, Thursday, June i6, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M- 

Weather pleasant; light airs from south south east. At anchor 
ofif St. Nicholas Mole. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather calm and pleasant. Daylight about 4.50. Called all 
hands at five o'clock. Scrubbed clothes, gun covers, and boat gear. 
At 7.25 sent second dinghy ashore in charge of Whitelock for dis- 
patches. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

At 8.30 dinghy recalled with Whitelock missing. Sent first 
whaler ashore with Lieutenant Norman. Returned with informa- 
tion about Marcel's non-arrival, and with Whitelock at 10.05. Got 
immediately underway and at 10.20, on course W ^N, passed Cape 
St. Nicholas abeam, patent log reading 82.8. Bearing dispatches. 
At 11.20 sighted American three-masted schooner broad ofif star- 
board bow bound west. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Underway from St. Nicholas to Guantanamo, Cuba. Weather 
clear; wind northeasterly, strong breeze with swell. Sighted Guanas 
Point, Cuba, at one o'clock, bearing N W ^ N, distant twelve 
miles. Sighted steamer at two o'clock inshore running east. At 
three, off Galeta Point, ran ofif course in chase of steamer; fired a 
shot across her bows and brought her to. Sent Lieutenant Button 
to board her. On returning he reported she was the British steamer 
Jason of London, Captain Jas. Eraser, from Annatto Bay and Ja- 
maican ports bound for New York. Papers regular; cargo, fruits, 
rum, island produce and ship's stores. Proceeded on course W S 
W3^ W. 

Harry P. Huse. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; wind and swell from eastward. Running in for 
Guantanamo. 

J. T. Edson. 



44 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; wind strong from eastward with heavy swell. 
Bound to Guantanamo. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Clear and pleasant; light to moderate breezes from east north east; 
squally from eleven to midnight. At 8.io came to anchor in outer 
harbor of Guantanamo, in 7 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain 
at hawsepipe, inside. U. S. S. St. Paul at anchor on starboard bow; 
U. S. S. Solace on starboard beam; other U. S. vessels in inner 
harbor. Commanding Officer visited Captain C. D. Sigsbee, U. S. 
N., senior officer present. 

A. H. DUTTON. 



COALING AT GUANTANAMO 45 

GuANTANAMO, Friday, June 17, 1898- 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear and warm. At anchor in Guantanamo Bay. At 
1.30 hailed by St. Paul to keep a bright lookout on harbor en- 
trance. From two to four St. Paul used her search-light on shore 

of bay. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

At 5.30 were directed by Captain McCalla to get our coal from 
Sterling, and by six were alongside the collier, and coaling. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. Coaling ship from Sterling, which is along- 
side. By order of Captain, , coal passer, was placed in 

double irons to await trial by court martial for leaving his station 

without permission, and , landsman, was released from 

irons after three days' confinement. At 10.40 Vesuvius stood out 
to sea. New York Sun dispatch boat left at 11.30. One hundred 
and thirty-one buckets of coal received by 11.50. Lieutenant But- 
ton left the ship and reported for duty on the Marblehead. Marble- 
head and Suwanee shelled the northwest shore. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

Weather pleasant. Coaling ship from U. S. S. Sterling; from 
two to four took in one hundred and fifty-four buckets, or about 

forty tons. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Knocked oflF coaling at 5-30, having taken aboard about ninety- 
three tons. Oregon threw several shells into and towards Cay- 

manera. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Got underway at 6.30 P. M. At 7-25 laid course southwest, pat- 
ent log reading 87.5. At eight changed course to west, patent log 
03.7. Weather pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Standing to the westward to rejoin fleet. Arrived off Santiago 
harbor about eleven o'clock; made night signal and ship's number; 
and took up night station of? Morro. ^^^^ ^ Wood. 



46 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

At Sea, Saturday, June 18, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

On night station off Morro. Weather pleasant. Watch une- 
ventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Captain Wainwright went aboard Flagship at 5.15. After his re- 
turn at 5.50 course was layed E S E %E, patent log reading 24.1. 
Changed course to E J4 N at 6.45, patent log 33.1. At 7.45 ran in 
towards a merchant steamer on port bow, bearing about E N E 
three miles away. At eight o'clock resumed course E ^ N. Weath- 
er clear and pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. Engaged in cleaning ship. Course E.J^N. 

, ordinary seaman, for inattention to duty was awarded 

five mid watches by Captain. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Underway from Santiago to St. Nicholas Mole; weather clear; 
wind east north east, light breezes. At 2.20 sighted two steamers 
nearly ahead and sheered off course to intercept them. At 2.40 
passed U. S. S. Dixie, convoying U. S. S. Celtic, bound west. Ex- 
changed numbers. Sighted land two points on starboard bow. At 
2.45 P. M. resumed course E J4 N. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; light breeze from east north east. 
Course changed to E by S at 3.30. Patent log hauled in at 5.12 
reading 59.5. Came to anchor at St. Nicholas Mole at 5.40 in 
twenty fathoms of water. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather warm and pleasant. At anchor at Mole St. Nicholas. 
At 6.30 tug Triton entered harbor. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

At anchor at the Mole. At 8.30 cable steamer Marcel left the 
harbor followed a half hour later by tug Triton. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



BEARING DISPATCHES 47 

At Sea, Sunday, June 19, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Clear and pleasant. At anchor in St. Nicholas Mole harbor. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Clear and pleasant. U. S. collier Alexander came in. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

U. S. collier Alexander left port at 8.20. At 8.40 weighed anchor 
and passed out. With St. Nicholas Mole abeam at nine o'clock 
patent log read 59.7. Sighted steamer on our starboard bow at 
ten; bore down on her and at 10.20 spoke her, the Ely, flying the 
English flag. Hove to alongside the New York Sun tug; then 
stood away again for Guantanamo. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Course west; making about thirteen knots. Weather clear and 
pleasant; light airs from west north west. Land in sight ahead and 
on starboard bow. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Ran into Guantanamo and communicated with Commander 
McCalla of the Marblehead; then proceeded towards Santiago. At 
4.40 took in patent log on rounding point at entrance to Guanta- 
namo. At 5.22 put out log on standing away on course west, read- 
ing 57.2. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

At 6.05 sent boat to tug Somers M. Smith and took dispatches for 
Admiral and others. Stood away on our course at 6.10, patent 

log reading 63.2. At 7.30 , machinist first class, being 

intoxicated was put in double irons and, , for neglect 

of duty as cook was given, in penalty, extra duty through mid- 
watch for five nights, by Captain's order. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Lying at usual night station off Morro Castle. Light airs from 
off shore. 

J. T. Edson. 



48 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Monday, June 20, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear and warm; wind light from northward and west- 
ward. Lying off Morro Castle, Santiago, on our night station. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. At 7.30 ran over to Resolute for mail. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Captain Chadwick came on board at 8.30; dinghy returned with 
mail. Set course southeast at 8.46; patent log 92.3. Sighted the 
Army fleet of forty sails about 10.10. Spoke Indiana at 10.25. Cap- 
tain Chadwick went on board Seguranqa at 10.40, since which time 
we have kept her company, as she makes her way to the flagship 
New York. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; wind southeast, light. Followed 
steamer Seguranga with General Shafter and staff. Admiral Samp- 
son boarded her at 12.30 and proceeded to Acerradero. Admiral, 
General and staff, boarded us in the gig and after remaining some 
time proceeded in boats to the landing place (Acerradero). 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Lying off Acerradero, convoying the Seguranga. At about 5.30 
Vixen came up from the fleet and passed inside of the reefs. At 
six o'clock the Eagle came up flying the dispatch flag. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 
Lying off Acerradero. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant. Underway with Seguranga and heading for 
the fleet off Santiago. At nine o'clock left Seguranga and took 
our night position with the fleet off Morro. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



CUBAN TROOPS ON BOARD 49 

Santiago Blockade, Tuesday, June 21, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 P. M. 

On night blockade station one-half mile southeast of Morro. 
Weather clear and watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Signalled from New York to come within hail at daylight. At 
5.25 set course W N W J4 W. Ran towards reefs with pilot, and 
came to anchor at Acerradero, inside reef, at 7.50 A. M. Weather 
clear and pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. Lying inside reef oflf Acerradero. Took on 
board 299 Cuban troops. At eleven o'clock got underway and stood 
to southward, following Vixen. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Standing to the eastward accompanied by Vixen; heavy rolling 
sea. Three hundred Cuban soldiers lying seasick in heaps on deck 
forward. Stench intolerable. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Standing to eastward with Cuban soldiers on deck. Attempted to 
land Cubans, but were unable to do so on account of surf. Pro- 
ceeded a few miles further to the eastward, following Vixen, to 
Sagua, and anchored there close to breakwater and in dangerous 
proximity to rocks to leeward. 

J. T. Edson. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. At anchor inside breakwater at Sagua. 
Landed Cuban troops (299). 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Landed last of Cubans at 8.40; weighed anchor at nine o'clock 
and stood away for fleet ofif Morro. Crew went to supper at nine 
o'clock. Washed down decks and out lights by ten. Spoke Flag- 
ship, and received written orders at eleven; then proceeded to night 

blockading station. ^ tt -kt 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



50 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Wednesday, June 22, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Lying off night station; weather pleasant, light airs from off shore. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; wind light. At daybreak stood in to the posi- 
tion assigned to us under general orders of June 22, followed by 
Eagle, and waited for signal to begin bombardment of Aguadores. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather clear. About 8.30, when off Aguadores, several shells 
were fired at Morro by guns of second division. At nine o'clock 
began shelling fortifications, earth works, bridges, and houses at 
Aguadores. Continued rapid firing with Eagle for fifteen minutes 
and then with slackened fire kept up bombardment till eleven. Few 
of the enemy were seen and no loss by them was observed. Our 
fire was not returned. Crew secured good gun practice and In 
many instances showed excellent markmanship. 

George H. Norman. Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Lying off Aguadores; weather clear, light airs. At 1.30 P. M. 
shelled blockhouse at eastern end of bridge. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 8 P. M. 

Received mail from Flagship and stood in to our station. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Off Morro Castle. At 2.30 A. M. Vesuvius passed close under 
our stem, and shortly after sent three bombs which exploded to 
the east of Morro. Weather clear and pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 



DISPATCH DUTY 5 1 

Santiago Blockade, Thursday, June 23, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Occupying our station off Morro and keeping watch on harbor 
entrance. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

On night blockading station under Morro; withdrew at daylight. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

At 8.30 sent boat to Celtic for provisions by order from Flagship. 
Clear and pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Got two boatloads of ice from Celtic. Signalled from Flagship 
to come alongside. Received orders for Commanding Officer to 
go aboard. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Commanding Officer returned at 4.10 with dispatches for Captain 
Goodrich. Stood away for the St. Louis at 4.12, patent log reading 
59. Delivered dispatches at 4.55, log reading 68. Stood back for 
Flagship at 5.03, search-light beam bearing W 54 S. Reached Flag- 
ship at S.40, patent log reading 75. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Left Flagship for Acerradero at 6.50; course W by N; patent 
log 75; Morro bearing north by west. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Arrived off Acerradero at 8.20; sent boat with message to General 
Ludlow, U. S. Engineers, on board Alamo. Received his report in 
return and proceeded back to fleet reporting to Flagship at twelve 
o'clock. Weather squally with rain. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



52 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Friday, June 24, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather damp; sky partly overcast. At 12.30 the Commanding 
Officer having returned from Flagship we stood aviray at dead slow 
speed on a course E S E and at four o'clock had Daiquiri one 
point abaft the beam, distant about four miles. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Sent wherry to St. Louis at daybreak with orders from the Ad- 
miral to turn over one, or if possible, two steam launches for de- 
livery to Flagship. At 7.15 left for Flagship, with two launches in 
tow. Weather close and sultry; light shore air. 

J. T. Edson. 
SAM. to noon. 

Commanding Officer repaired on board Flagship. On his return 
proceeded with two steam launches (New York and Massachusetts) 

to Acerradero. Summary court martial met for trial of . 

Thos. C. Wood. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

At 12.10 court took recess till three o'clock. Hove to by trans- 
port Alamo ofif Acerradero at one o'clock and sent Lieutenant 
Wood aboard in launch of U. S. S. New York with messages for 
General Ludlow. On Lieutenant Wood's return, coaled and wat- 
ered launch and, leaving her and the launch of U. S. S. Massa- 
chusetts in charge of Cadet Theleen with instructions to report to 
General Ludlow, we shaped our course for return to Flagship at 
12.15. Ofif Daiquiri at four o'clock. Flagship bearing E ^ S, dis- 
tant six miles, patent log reading 11.6. Speed rate for one hour 
and thirty-five minutes 12.54 miles per hour. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Spoke Flagship and returned to station ofif Morro. Weather 
pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Moved in to night position ofif Morro at dark. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

On blockade at night station. Moonlight through hazy clouds. 
Watch uneventful. George H. Norman, Jr. 



A LIVELY FIGHT WITH AGUADORES 53 

Santiago Blockade, Saturday, June 25, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Lying off Morro at station; weather clear and pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather warm and pleasant. In answer to signal from Flagship 
went alongside and reported as to situation at Aguadores. Re- 
ceived orders to return and prevent enemy from working on forti- 
fications or railroad. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Went over to New Orleans with message and made reconnaissance 
of Aguadores, returning to Flagship at nine o'clock. Carried or- 
ders and information to New Orleans and took position off Agua- 
dores. Shelled earthwork and railroad cut when work was being 
carried on, driving enemy to shelter. Fired a few shells later when 
groups of men were seen. Anchored in nine fathoms of water dis- 
tant 1000 yards from bridge and fortifications. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

After crew's dinner, took up sub-calibre practice with points on 
shore and the enemy for targets. Enemy then opened on us from 
fort with rapid fire machine gun and rifles, several shots passing 
through deck houses and upper works, but without doing injury 
to anyone aboard. Drove them from their position, battering down 
some battlements and silencing their fire. Weighed anchor. Were 
visited by Suwanee. Later left position and reconnoitered to the 
eastward. Returned at four o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

No change in weather. Anchored off Aguadores. Observed no 

movements of enemy ashore. Took angles to determine position. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; light haze in sky overhead; moonlight. At 
anchor in nine fathoms of water, Aguadores fort bearing north, 
distant 900 yards. Dropped a few shells along the shore. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Ship lying at anchor within 1000 yards of Aguadores. Bright 

moonlight until 10.30 P. M. At eleven o'clock turned search-light 

on shore, but no activity of any kind was observed. Deep sea 

lead carried away at eleven, caused by irregular and rocky bottom. 

J. T. Edson. 



54 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Sunday, June 26, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. At anchor off Aguadores. Watch quiet. 
Could see no movement of enemy on shore. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Weighed anchor at 4.15 and lay close in. Not a soul to be seen 
ashore and no change from yesterday in appearance of fortifications, 
earthworks, bridges, etc. At seven o'clock drifted off to south- 
ward; at 7.30 stood in again. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Off Aguadores; weather clear and pleasant; light breeze off shore. 
Came to anchor at nine o'clock in twelve fathoms of water; Span- 
ish flag bearing north by west, distant 1800 yards. Went to general 
quarters at 9.30. Ship and crew were inspected by Lieutenant 
Huse, Executive Officer. Following punishment was assigned by 

Captain: , ordinary seaman, dirty and indifferent, five 

days' extra duty. 

J. T. Edson. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather clear and warm; wind southeast, light breeze. Riding 
to starboard anchor off Aguadores, distant 1300 yards. Punishment 

assigned by Captain: , landsman, going below when 

on watch and turning in, three days in double irons. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; wind southeast. Riding to starboard anchor; 
Aguadores fortress bearing north north west, distant 1300 yards. 
Heavy cumulus and rain clouds to southward at six o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. At 7.45 P. M. a light was seen on shore high 
up to the eastward. One shot from gun No. 5 was fired at it. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather variable; squalls with rain from eastward. At 8.15 Du- 
pont brought orders to leave Aguadores and take up our night 
station. Got up anchor at once and moved to our position off 

Morro. , landsman, was confined in double irons by 

order of Commanding Officer to carry out a sentence. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



CUBAN OUTPOSTS NEAR AGUADORES 55 

Santiago Blockade, Monday, June 27, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Overcast; on night blockading station; watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

At six o'clock it was observed that the western end of railway 
bridge at Aguadores had been destroyed during the night. The 
Flagship was informed by wigwag that northwest end of railroad 
bridge was blown up at 3 A. M. Steamship Yale came in from 
eastward at daylight. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Off Aguadores. Signalled from Vixen and from Flagship that 
our pickets were approaching from eastward. Were cautioned not 
to mistake them for the enemy. Engaged in painting awnings and 
in other ship work. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Ofif Aguadores. Weather pleasant. At 2.30 men were observed 
working westward along the shore a mile to the eastward. Drew 
in close to the eastern shore of Aguadores light and by three o'clock 
could see many men in the bush and along the railroad track ad- 
vancing towards the bridge. They displayed a Cuban flag to us 
and stopped their advance when within a few hundred yards of the 
eastern end of the bridge. We fired a few shells into the beach 
entrenchments under the fort where the enemy could be seen gath- 
ering, and got no response. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Off Aguadores; weather pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. At dark left Aguadores and stood over to our 
night station off Morro. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

On night station in blockade, Morro bearing northwest to north 
north west, distant three-quarters of a mile. Moonlight; light air 
from northward. Watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



56 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Tuesday, June 28, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Lying off Morro on night station; weather clear and pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Lying at our station off Morro; Morro bearing about northwest. 
At daylight moved over to Aguadores. Observed smoke from Cu- 
ban camp to eastward of bridge. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Off Aguadores. Cubans to be seen in bush and sheltered posi- 
tions to the eastward of creek; enemy in rifle pits on beach below 
fort. At 10.30 o'clock fired a shell into a group by iron house and 
one into mouth of cave under fort. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Wind northerly; weather squally; light breeze between squalls. 
Lying off Aguadores, distant 2200 yards, bearing north north east. 
Discovered several men in the bushes to the eastward of Aguadores 
bridge. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Lying off Aguadores; weather pleasant. Swell heavy from south- 
ward and eastward. 

Thos. C. Wood 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Off Aguadores. Between seven and 7.30 heard considerable vol- 
ley firing on shore and some artillery. Fired several times with 
bow gun. Took night station in blockade shortly before eight 
o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Off Morro; weather pleasant. A picket launch lying close in was 
fired on about 10.30 P. M. 

J. T. Edson. 



SHORT OF COAL 57 

Santiago Blockade, IVediiesday, June 29, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; on station off Morro. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Left night station on blockade at 4.30 Spoke launch off Agua- 
dores and learned she had been fired on during night, but no one 
hurt. Ran close in shore to eastward of Aguadores for recon- 
noisance. Heard rapid-fire gun at Aguadores. Came to position 
under west shore of bight. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather clear and pleasant. Heard three rifle shots between 
eight and nine o'clock, but saw no smoke. Observed no one on 
shore. At 10.30 saw a locomotive and one flat car going towards 
Aguadores from the eastward. Notified Flagship by wigwag. A 
few men seen on shore at ten o'clock. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Lying off Aguadores; weather clear, wind changeable with rain 
squalls. Received signals from Flagship, " Lebanon with stores 
for fleet will go between each two ships in succession "; also, " Look 
out for small steamer from Kingston, Jamaica; do not allow her 
inside line." 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

At four o'clock signalled Flagship " In need of coal for steam- 
ing." Were then asked how much coal we had and answered 
" About six tons." We had informed Flagship at noon that we had 
but seven tons, and at noon for the ten days previous the ever-de- 
creasing amounts of coal left us. Returned to station off Agua- 
dores, two miles distant. At 4.50 Flagship signalled to come within 
hail. Were asked if we were correct in reporting but six tons. 
Answered " Yes." Were then ordered to proceed to Guantanamo 
at daylight tomorrow morning, and to return in time to reach fleet 



58 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

at dark, procuring as much coal as possible in the meantime. Re- 
turned toward Aguadores and, hearing some scattered rifle shots, 
by order of Executive Officer, lay to with one gun's crew at quar- 
ters from 5.35 till 6.50. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Squall to southeastward. Laid ship's head west by north. At 
seven o'clock left for station off Morro. Heard a few shots ashore 
on leaving. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

On night blockading station of¥ Morro. 

Thos. C. Wood. 




COALING IN HASTE 59 

GuANTANAMO, Thursday, June 30, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

On night blockading station; watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Left station off Morro at five o'clock, patent log reading 13.8, 
and set course E % S. Weather clear and pleasant. The camp 
fires of the army are all close to the landing places. No smoke 
seen further in. At 6.30 set course east; patent log 30.7. At seven 
Revenue Cutter Manning passed to starboard heading west. At 
7.15 passed New York Herald boat Mindora going west. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Arrived at Guantanamo at nine o'clock. Reported to Marble- 
head, Commander McCalla, and received orders to coal from Jus- 
tin. Went alongside and during watch took in twenty-six tons 
Pocahontas coal. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Coaling at Guantanamo. Transferred wherry to Justin. Knocked 
off coaling at 3.45, cast off, and ran down alongside Marblehead. 
Took in 61 zV^fftons of Pocahontas coal all told. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Left harbor of Guantanamo at 4.25 P. M.; patent log 53; course 
west by south. Changed course to west at 4.45. Changed to W ^ 
N at six o'clock; patent log 72.2. The iron pier at Altares abeam 
at 6.25, distant four miles. 

J. T. Edson. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Arrived at fleet off Santiago at 7.30. Reported arrival and coal 
received to Flagship. Received orders to take up night position off 
Morro. Stood in under Morro at eight o'clock. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

On night station about south south east from Morro, distant one- 
half mile. Uneventful watch. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



6o LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Friday, July i, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; lying off Morro at usual night sta- 
tion. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Moved to our day position off Aguadores at daybreak. Cleared 
ship for action and awaited orders from Flagship. Flagship moved 
into position to eastward of Aguadores accompanied by Suwanee. 
Made preparations for bombarding Aguadores. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

In Aguadores bight. Shortly before nine o'clock Flagship open- 
ed fire on fortifications and western gulch and directed us to begin 
firing. Bombarded with rapid-fire for a few minutes and then more 
slowly till eleven o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

Shore batteries of Aguadores bombarded by New York, Suwanee, 
Newark and Gloucester. About one regiment of troops ashore ap- 
proached within rifle range of the shore batteries, and stopped there 
without action. The batteries were thoroughly shelled, silenced, 
and the flag was dismounted. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Lying off shore to eastward of Aguadores. Observed troops of 
our army, say about 500 men, on railroad line. These moved to 
eastward at five o'clock and at 5.15 were taken aboard train arriv- 
ing from eastward. At 5.30 train disappeared down the line. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Took night position in blockade after receiving signal from Flag- 
ship to relieve Newark of squadron's mail before five o'clock in the 
morning. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Lying off Morro at usual night station. Morro bearing north- 
west about half a mile distant. 

J. T. Edson. 



AGUADORES AGAIN BOMBARDED 6l 

Santiago Blockade, Saturday, July 2, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Occupying our usual night position off Morro to southward and 
eastward. Weather pleasant; bright moonlight; swell from south- 
east. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

At daylight, about 4.15, left night position in search of Newark, 
and were intercepted by Flagship and given our station in the bom- 
bardment to follow. Got squadron's mail and some packages, and 
Assistant Engineer Procter and his baggage from the Newark. 
Took station assigned us off Aguadores and cleared ship for action. 
On signal from New York, bombardment began about 6.30 and 
continued for an hour. Were then called to New York, held up on 
the way by the Newark, and again proceeded on further call from 
New York. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

At eight o'clock we lay alongside the Flagship; Lieutenant Staun- 
ton came aboard, and course was laid for Siboney. At Siboney 
Lieutenant Staunton went ashore in our wherry and two warrant 
officers of the New York went ashore in ist whaleboat. Weather 
clear and pleasant. Returned to New York at noon; Lieutenant 
Staunton and officers went onboard. Wherry slightly damaged in 
hoisting. 

J. T. Edson. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Delivered mail to following vessels of fleet; Brooklyn, Massachu- 
setts, Oregon, Indiana, Iowa and Texas. Disappointed in not ob- 
taining supplies from Celtic as this vessel sailed to eastward about 
3.30. Weather pleasant. Occupied position off Aguadores. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

At 4.15 were called to Flagship and took Captain Chadwick to 
Siboney, arriving there at 5.05. Lay off and on till his return to 
the ship at 6.10. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Returned from Siboney with Captain Chadwick; took night 
blockading station. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Off Morro; Castle bearing north north west, distant one-half mile. 

J. T. Edson. 



52 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Sunday, July 3, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Bright moonlight; occupying night position, Morro bearing N. 
N W to N W, one-half mile distant. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Left night station towards daylight, moving slowly to eastward. 
At 5.30 were wigwagged by Flagship but given no message.* 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to 6 P. M. 

Clear and warm; at 9.30 went to quarters for inspection. Captain 
began inspection of ship and crew. At 9.43, Mr. Procter having 
the deck, Spanish fleet came out of harbor, Gloucester being then 
about 3000 yards southeast of Morro. Went to general quarters 
and Executive took the deck. Opened fire at 3500 yards range 
from after guns and forward starboard guns as they were brought 
to bear. Started fire-room blowers and turned to starboard, de- 
creasing range to 3000 yards. Four Spanish cruisers came out in 
column and stood to westward. Slowed down to wait for torpedo- 
boat destroyers, at the same time keeping up fire on cruisers from 
port battery. Iowa, Indiana, Oregon, Texas, and Brooklyn en- 
gaged Cristobol Colon, Oquendo, Maria Teresa, and Vizcaya, all 
standing to westward. Forts on shore kept up slow fire during 
action. When larger vessels were well clear and the rear one 
about 1500 yards to westward of Morro, destroyers Pluton and 
Furor came out and followed in their wake. Opened rapid-fire on 
them from starboard battery at 2500 yards range and ran engines 
at full speed, heading course about .W N W. Indiana signalledf 

* The Gloucester was called with the intention of sending her to Siboney, but 
the Admiral decided to go there himself in his Flagship. Had the Gloucester 
been sent she would have missed the fight.— H. P. H. 

t It was difficult to make out the flags through the smoke of battle, but the 
Chief Quartermaster finally reported them. I looked in the signal book for 
the corresponding signal and read it aloud to the Captain, " Gunboats will ad- 
vance." To us it was a most important order, for we were about to enter the 
zone of fire of the Indiana and the signal meant that Captain Taylor had recog- 
nized our position, and that we should, therefore, not be in danger from his fire. 
It seems almost incredible that the flags actually displayed by the Indiana 
had no reference at all to the Gloucester ! Captain Taylor was signalling to 
the fleet that the enemy's torpedo-boats had come out ! The signal as we in- 
terpreted it was very comforting but it had no etfect upon our movements. 
Wainwright had already directed me to close in on the enemy and to disregard 
the fire from the Indiana as he later told me to disregard the fire from the So- 
capa battery.— H. P. H. 



BATTLE OF SANTIAGO 63 

" gunboats will advance." After this the tight between Gloucester 
and apparently uninjured destroyers was a thing apart from the 
battle in which larger ships were engaged. Used starboard for- 
ward guns on leading vessel (Pluton) and starboard after and stern 
guns on Furor. Gradually increased speed to over 17 knots and 
slow^ly overhauled destroyers. After passing 2500 yards range, 
heard reports of automatic gun onboard Furor. Zigzag line of 
splashes from this gun approached ship to within 30 yards then re- 
ports ceased. At 10.15 opened fire with Colt automatic guns on 
destroyers, at 1200 yards range (Assistant Paymaster Alex. Brown's 
division). Pluton slowed down and showed signs of distress about 
this time. Concentrated our fire on Furor. Range was decreased 
to 600 yards when Pluton ran on the rocks about four miles west of 
Morro and blew up. Furor soon began to describe circles with 
starboard helm and ceased firing, being disabled. One of her crew 
waved a white towel and we stopped firing. Lieutenants T. C. 
Wood and G. H. Norman and Assistant Engineer A. M. Procter 
were sent to rescue the crews and save the prizes if possible. As 
Furor was on fire and burning rapidly, they took ofT the living and 
rescued all they could find in the water and on the beach. Pluton 
was among the rocks in the surf and could not be boarded. Mean- 
while several explosions took place on Furor and about 11.30 she 
threw her bow in the air and turning to port slowly sank in deep 
water. The following were rescued from the destroyers, and are 
believed to be the only survivors: Furor, Commander Carlier, 
Lieutenant Arderius, and 17 petty officers and men; Pluton, Com- 
mander Vasquez, Lieutenant Boado. and 24 petty officers and men. 
While one of our boats was still ashore, seeing heavy clouds of 
smoke behind the next point, the ship was moved in that direction, 
all hands being at quarters ready for action. On rounding the 
point we found two men-of-war on the beach and burning fiercely 
aft. the majority of the crews crowded on the forcastles. Our boats 
under Lieutenant Norman and Ensign Edson put off to the nearer 
ship (Infanta INIaria Teresa, Flag) and secured all on board by 
landing them on the beach through the surf. Lieutenant Norman 
formally received the surrender of the Spanish Commander-in- 
Chief and all his officers and men present, and as soon as all hands 
were transferred to the shore brought on board the higher officers, 
including the Admiral. Lieutenant Wood meanwhile rescued the 
survivors of Oquendo. the second of the burning vessels. Lieu- 
tenant Norman was sent to land with a small force to establish a 



64 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

camp on shore and hoist United States Colors. He took all ra- 
tions that could be spared. By order of Captain Evans the Admiral 
and his stafif were transferred to Iowa. All other imwoundcd pris- 
oners were sent to Indiana and the twenty-two wounded were taken 
to Siboney and put on Olivette. One prisoner died on board. This 
vessel received no injury nor were any officers or men injured ex- 
cept Ensign Edson who had a rib broken by the recoil of a gun he 
was firing. New York passed us going west during the action and 
cheered Gloucester. Indiana signalled Gloucester after action, 
" Congratulations." Expended in Ordnance Department ammuni- 
tion as follows: 6-pdr. Hotchkiss, 589 rounds; 3-pdr. Hotchkiss, 780 
rounds; 6 mm. rifle (Colt automatic), 3400 rounds. 

Harry P. Huse, Lieutenant and Executive Officer. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Returning from Siboney. At 9.15 called " All hands bury the 
dead," and consigned dead Spanish prisoner to his grave. 

Tiios. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Lying ofif ]\Iorro; weather pleasant. Bright moonlight. 

A. M. Procter. 



FUROR SINKING, 11.30 A.M., JULY 3, 1898. 
From a photograph taken at the time onboard the Gloucester 



SINKING THE MERCEDES 65 

Santiago Blockade, Monday, July 4, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Lying off and on Morro; weather pleasant, bright moonlight. 

. o A ,^ Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Clear and pleasant. Lieutenant Staunton came alongside in tor- 
pedo boat Ericsson and hailed the ship. Congratulated the ship 
upon conduct in action and gave news of surrender of Colon. Flag- 
ship came in from westward about six o'clock. Commanding Offi- 
cer reported aboard Flagship in obedience to signal. Proceeded to 
Siboney. with Harvard and took on board Lieutenant Norman 
and twelve men of his boat's crew. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Went on board Harvard with instructions to get list of prisoners 
and wounded on board that vessel. Returned at 12.20 with report 
of Captain Goodrich addressed to Admiral Sampson. 

■WT ^ T. ,, J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Lying off Harvard waiting for return of Mr. Edson with dis- 
patches; at 12.20 Mr. Edson returned on board. Shaped course for 
Siboney. On arrival there at two o'clock sent Mr. Procter ashore 
with telegrams. On his return on board at 3.20 shaped course to 
westward to report to Flagship. Wind fresh from eastward; swell 
heavy. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 P. M. 

Sent Mr. Procter with dispatches to New York and on his re- 
turn at six o'clock took telegrams he brought to Siboney sending 
them in by Assistant Paymaster Brown in second whaler. Whaler 
capsized in surf, but dispatches were saved and sent. Boat and 
crew returned to ship not seriously injured. Shaped our course for 
Flagship at eight. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Returned to Flagship, delivered dispatches, and took night sta- 
tion. At 11.40 a shot was fired from Massachusetts. Went to gen- 
eral quarters. Massachusetts and Texas continued firing at en- 
trance to harbor using search-lights. Massachusetts signalled to 
Flagship " I think that the enemy is trying to sink a vessel broad- 
side on in the entrance." Flagship made circuit of fleet and re- 
turned to station. A_ ^^_ p^^^^^^_ 



66 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Santiago Blockade, Tuesday, July 5, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Massachusetts and Texas firing occasionally at the entrance of 
the harbor. Piped down at 12.20; the remainder of the watch quiet 
and pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 



4 to 8 A. M. 

Lying off Morro; night position. 



Thos. C. Wood. 



8 A. M. to noon. 

Sent by Flagship to Siboney for telegrams. At 9.05 sent first 
whaler ashore with Paymaster Brown. At 10.05 first whaler re- 
turned; stood away with telegrams for Flagship. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Provisioning ship from Celtic. Received stores on board in Pay- 
master's department. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Clear and pleasant. Passing in view of the wrecks of the Oquen- 
do, Maria Teresa and Pluton, heading east. Took station off Morro 
at five o'clock. As we passed Morro we could see the Mercedes 
ashore on eastern bank of entrance. 

J. T. Edson. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Off Morro in day station. At dusk moved in to one mile. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight 

Moved into night blockading station at dark. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



A QUIET DAY 



^7 



Santiago Blockade, Wednesday, July 6, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather pleasant; on station off Morro Castle. 

A. M. Procter. 



4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. Lying oflf Morro Castle, 
pennant seen flying from Oregon at daylight. 
Oregon was signalling New York. 



A commodore's 
At eight o'clock 

J. T. Edson. 



8 A. M. to noon. 

Occupying our usual day station, 
clothes and engaged in cleaning ship. 



Scrubbing hammocks and 
Thos. C. Wood. 



Noon to 4 P. M. 
Weather pleasant; on day station. 



George H. Norman, Jr. 



4 to 6 P. M. 

On station of? Aguadores. Small tug bearing flag of truce came 
out of harbor at six o'clock. 

A. M. Procter. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Occupying station close under Morro Castle. Tug boat bearing 
flag of truce communicated with Suwanee and returned inside of 
harbor. 

J. T. Edson. 



8 P. M. to midnight. 

Lying close in under Morro watching entrance to Santiago har- 
bor. Moon rose at 9.20. Then stood out to one mile and returned 
to usual night station. At eleven o'clock received signal from 
flagship New York to go alongside her at 7 A. M. prepared to 
receive Board of Survey and take it to wreck of Christobal Colon. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



58 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

At Sea, Thursday, July 7, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

About one o'clock launch of Flagship in charge of cadet, whose 
answer to boat hail was " New York," left written orders for Mr. 
McElroy to act on Board of Survey of wrecked Spanish ships 
and to go on board Suwanee at eight o'clock. Lying on Flagship s 
starboard quarter at four o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Started around fleet to pick up officers for Board of Survey on 

wrecked Spanish ships. ,, -r, 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Lieutenant Nicholson came aboard from the Oregon, Lieutenant 
Haeseler from the Texas. Set course to westward. Board of Sur- 
vey went aboard the Maria Teresa. At noon we were passing the 
Vizcaya lying on beach near Acerradero seven miles west of the 

Maria Teresa. ^ „, t- 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Standing to westward looking for wreck of Spanish cruiser Cris- 
tobal Colon. Board of Survey on board. Found cruiser on beach 
about 46 miles to westward of Morro. At 2.45 P- M. stood close 
in, and at 3.10 lowered boats with officers of Board who went in 
and made inspection of wreck. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Standing off and on near wrecked Cristobal Colon. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Lying off wreck of Cristobal Colon; started ahead on course E 
by S at 7.23, patent log reading 35.8. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Course E by S, making 60 revolutions of propeller. A white 
light seen from time to time on port bow slowly drawing aft. 
Weather clear; light air from the northward. 

J. T. Edson. 



BOARD OF SURVEY INSPECTS VIZCAYA 69 

GuANTANAMO, Friday, July 8, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; swell heavy from southward. Ship standing 
off shore on course E by S; 60 revolutions of propeller. At two 
o'clock put her about, patent log 78.5, and stood inshore on course 
N W 54 W. At 3.20 sighted a vessel two points on the port bow; 
exchanged private night signals, and soon made her out to be the 
Suwanee. Changed course six points to westward to clear her, giv- 
ing two blasts of steam whistle to show our starboard helm. Re- 
sumed course N W ^ W at 3.30. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Standing in at slow speed. At five stood down to eastward to- 
ward Acerradero. At six sent Board to view wreck of Vizcaya and 
lay to awaiting their return. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Lying off wreck of Spanish ship Vizcaya. Headed back to fleet 
for orders, leaving Board of which Lieutenant-Commander Ray- 
mond P. Rodgers is senior member at scene of wreck. Command- 
ing Officer reported on board U. S. S. Newark. Got under way 
for Guantanamo at 11.45 A. M. 

A. M. Procter. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; strong breeze from east. Came to anchor at 
Guantanamo at three o'clock. Relieved Mr. Wood at three.* 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Received permission to go alongside Celtic for supplies, and 
moored to her port side. At four o'clock began taking ice on 
board. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Cast off from Celtic and laid our ship alongside schooner Wm. 
B. Palmer for coal by order of Admiral. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Lying alongside coal schooner Wm. B. Palmer. 

A. M. Procter. 

* Mr. Edson had been on the sick-list with a broken rib (see log of July 3). 



yO LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

GuANTANAMO, Saturday, July 9, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Alongside coal schooner Wm. B. Palmer in harbor of Guanta- 
namo; weather pleasant. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Prepared to begin coaling at daybreak. At five o'clock Captain 
McCalla ordered us away from the Wm. B. Palmer to the Mary E. 
Palmer. Began coaling about seven. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Coaling ship from schooner Mary E. Palmer. 

A. M. Procter. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Coaling ship from Mary E. Palmer. Received stores and pro- 
visions as follows: 750 lbs. soap from Harvard, 20 cases 6-pdr. am- 
munition from Iowa, and 25 cases 3-pdr. ammunition from Vulcan. 
Transferred John Williams, coal passer, to U. S. S. Harvard for 
passage home to hospital. Navy Yard, New York. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

German and Japanese naval attaches came onboard to visit wrecks 
of Spanish ships. Coaling ship till 5-30. Sent mail for Niagara 
and Osceola on board Flagship. Picked up Lieutenant Wood in 
wherry as we passed Flagship. Stood out of bay and shaped a 
course to westward. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Standing on course west. Passed U. S. Flagship Newark. New- 
ark signalled to come within hail, then ordered us to return to 
Guantanamo. At 7.32 started on course E >^ N for Guantanamo; 
patent log 55.2. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Returned to Guantanamo and reported to Flagship. Ordered to 
await arrival of Suwanee with officers of Board and then resume 
course to westward to give the German and Japanese Naval At- 
taches an opportunity to visit and inspect wrecks of Spanish crui- 
sers. Left Guantanamo at 11.20. 

Tiios. C. Wood. 



FOREIGN ATTACHES ONBOARD 7I 

At Sea, Sunday, July 10, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; running to the westward at 50 revolutions. At 
three o'clock spoke U. S. S. Osceola. At four, passing the trans- 
port fleet off Siboney. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Standing on course W ^ N. At 5.10 started ahead full speed, 
Daiquiri bearing abeam, patent log 63.1. Stopped alongside Brook- 
lyn and received whaleboat and crew from her that had been left 
on Vizcaya. Heading for Acerradero. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Reached Acerradero at eight o'clock; lowered first whaleboat and 
sent her with Dr. Bransford in charge to inspect the wreck of the 
late Spanish cruiser Vizcaya with German and Japanese Naval At- 
taches. They returned to the ship at 10.30. Stood to the westward 
and arrived off wrecks of Oquendo and Maria Teresa at 11.30. 
Crew engaged in cleaning ship. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Sent away first whaler with German and Japanese Attaches and 
Mr. Procter in charge of Lieutenant Norman to visit wrecks of 
Oquendo and Infanta Maria Teresa and to drag bottom about bow 
of Teresa. Ran back and viewed wreck of Pluton. Hove to off 
wreck of Oquendo and Maria Teresa. At 2.25 whaleboat returned. 
At three o'clock stood away for Siboney. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Standing on to Siboney. Arrived off Siboney and hailed Wil- 
mington for mail. Were hailed by St. Paul with orders to take a 
dispatch ashore to Colonel Turner. German and Japanese At- 
taches went onboard Seguranqa. At 5.50 shaped course for Guan- 
tanamo; patent log 78. 

A. M. Procter. 



72 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Bound to Guantanamo. Met flagship New York at 7.30 bound 
westward. Reported to her and proceeded. Received permission 
to water at Daiquiri. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather misty; dark. Standing to eastward. About ten o'clock 
made out Guantanamo, ran slowly in, and anchored in twelve fath- 
oms of water half a mile to southward of other shipping. Iowa 
only ship to announce herself in response to our signals. Lieuten- 
ant Norman in dinghy reported Gloucester's arrival to her and 
learnt that Commodore Watson was in port on U. S. S. Newark. 
Sought mail on Vesuvius and Marblehead. Returned to ship and 
started out again to report to Commodore and seek further for mail. 
Reported at ii.SS- Inquired for mail of New Orleans and boarded 
her to correct misunderstanding as to hail. Returned to ship at 
12.30; relieved at 12.50. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



BATTLESHIPS BOMBARD SANTIAGO 73 

Midnight to 4 A. M. ^^^ Daiquiri, Monday, July 11, 1898. 

At anchor at Guantanamo; misty weather. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Got underway at 5.15 from Guantanamo and stood to westward 
towards Daiquiri for water. Vesuvius accompanying us, bound 
westward. Steaming slowly. Arrived off Daiquiri at eight o'clock. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant though threatening; approaching Daiquiri from 
south and eastward. Off pier where Vixen lay taking water at 8.30. 
Went in wherry to inquire about watering; was informed by Lieu- 
tenant Harlow, commanding. Lieutenant Sharp being on sick list, 
that Vixen would lie there twenty-four hours more or any way till 
night, and that no other ship was seeking water. Osceola was then 
lying at anchor near by. Got provisions from transport and started 
for Flagship off Aguadores at 10.30, Captain Wainwright going on 
board on arrival. Got mail from Brooklyn. Flagship, Brooklyn 
and Indiana engaged in bombarding Santiago. Started for Siboney 
with dispatches from Flagship at 12.05. Relieved at one o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Delivered dispatches at Siboney and proceeded to Daiquiri. Ly- 
ing off Daiquiri during remainder of watch head to sea, 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Off Daiquiri waiting our turn at dock for water; heading south 
by east, head to swell, moving slowly off shore. Weather threat- 
ening. Vesuvius passed bound west. Signalled and hailed that she 
had mail. Sent dinghy. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Standing off shore to eastward of Daiquiri at slow speed. Run- 
ning lights set at 6.20 for the first time since leaving Key West. 
Weather rainy. At eight o'clock, heading in shore stern to seas. 

o T, ,c . , . , George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Standing in slowly towards shore on course N by W. At 8.50 

headed about on course S by E. Heavy rain squalls during watch. 

A. M. Procter. 



74 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Daiquiri, Tuesday, July 12, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather squally with heavy rains. Standing ofif shore off Dai- 
quiri; course S by E. Head to swell; steaming slowly; wind 
variable. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Standing out off shore from Daiquiri at dead slow speed on 
compass course S by E. Changed course and speed to N by W 
and slow at five o'clock. Changed course and speed at 6.30 to 
N N W, and dead slow. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Standing in towards Daiquiri. Changed course to S S E at 8.45. 
Heavy rain squalls. Headed in on course N N W at 11. 15. Clear- 
ing to eastward at end of watch. Daiquiri in sight. 

A. M. Procter. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

Standing in towards Daiquiri. Arrived off harbor at 3-50- Sent 
boat ashore to arrange for taking water. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Ran into Daiquiri and laid vessel parallel with pier forty feet 
distant, heading out. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Moored alongside pier at Daiquiri taking aboard fresh water. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Moored alongside pier at Daiquiri taking fresh water. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



WATERING AT DAIQUIRI 75 

Santiago Blockade, Wednesday, July 13, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Moored off Daiquiri pier taking water. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Clear and pleasant; light northeasterly airs; barometer steady. 
Finished taking aboard fresh water at 4.20 A. M. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

At 8.20 called all hands to unmoor ship. Cast off lines to pier 
and got underway at 8.30, having taken aboard 9000 gallons fresh 
water. Stood down to Siboney and sent ashore dispatches. Left 
Siboney at eleven o'clock and stood down to Aguadores and re- 
ported to flagship New York. By captain's order , 

coal passer, was released from confinement and made a prisoner 
at large for twenty-four hours; then to resume his duty, awaiting 
approval of Commander-in-Chief of the sentence of Court Martial. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Standing by Flagship. At 12.30 started for Siboney to get Lieu- 
tenant Nicholson from U. S. S. Indiana and bring him back to 
Flagship. Sent wherry for Lieutenant Nicholson. Received a box 
from St. Paul. Returned with Lieutenant Nicholson to Flagship. 
Captain accompanied by Chief Engineer went on board Flagship. 
Paymaster returned during watch from Flagship and reported later 
that he had brought with him one thousand dollars. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Standing by Flagship. At five o'clock Chief Engineer returned 
on board accompanied by Lieutenant-Commander Raymond P. 
Rodgers. Received from Indiana for transfer to Solace and thence 
to Vermont Joseph Heddinger, seaman, Frank Ruich, fireman ist 
class, and John Ludwig, gunner's mate 1st class. Took package 
from Massachusetts for Captain Evans of Iowa. Proceeded to 
Siboney and there sent aboard St. Paul for stores for Guantanamo, 
but were told that there were none aboard. 

A. M. Procter. 



76 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Running to eastward bound to Guantanamo with dispatches from 
Commander-in-Chief. Lieutenant-Commander Rodgers of Iowa 
passenger. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant, starlight; running to eastward from Siboney 
to Guantanamo. At 9.30 put ship on course north and ran into bay. 
At 10.10 anchored with 30 fathoms of chain in 8 fathoms of water. 
Fort McCalla bearing southeast, distant one-half mile. Sent Lieu- 
tenant-Commander Rodgers to Iowa in dinghy accompanied by 
Paymaster who then went to the Marblehead, thence to telegraph 
station ashore, returning to ship at eleven o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



THE ENEMY HAS SURRENDERED ^^ 

GuANTANAMO AND SANTIAGO BLOCKADE, Thursday, July 14, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

At anchor in Guantanamo harbor. Watch uneventful. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

At anchor in Guantanamo harbor. At six o'clock sent armature 
of forward dynamo to Vulcan to be turned off. Distributed mail 
to vessels in harbor. Engaged in breaking out forward hold to 
clean and paint. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather hot; calm. In answer to our inquiries, Iowa signalled, 
" Solace has gone to Hampton Roads." Iowa's launch left letter 
for Captain at 8.50. Ran up quarantine flag at 8.52. Asked permis- 
sion to get underway at 9.05; granted at 9.20. Weighed anchor 
about 9.30. At 10.07 stood away on course W S W >4 W, patent 
log reading 49.1. At 10.50 break from high land to low coast line 
was abeam, patent log reading 58.4. At 11.05 changed course to 
W 1^ N. At 12.08 changed course to W N W ^ W. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Stopped off Daiquiri to send mail to Manning then proceeded to 
Flagship. Captain went aboard Flagship. Standing by Flagship. 
Flagship signalled " the enemy has surrendered." 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Strong breeze from east south east. Oregon and Massachusetts 
left the squadron at 5.30 headed out. Wind moderating. Lying 
within hail of Flagship. 

J. T. Edson. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Lying near Flagship. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant; dark night. Lying near Flagship. At 8.50 
were signalled to take position for night at harbor entrance; then 
to come within hail; then told to stand by. Stood by the rest of 
watch. At midnight were called within hail again. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



78 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Midnight to 4 A. M. Guantanamo, Friday, July 15. 1898. 

Standing by Flagship. At 12.05 Flagship signalled " come within 
hail," and then made general signal " Send boat to Flagship." 
Boat returned from Flagship with mail and dispatches for Guanta- 
namo. Set course E S E ^ E at 12.50, patent log 85.4. At 2.20 
changed course to east, patent log 99.5. At 3.34 changed course to 

E N E >^ E, patent log 10.5. . , , „ 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

At 4.30 increased speed to 100 revolutions. Dropped anchor in 
harbor of Guantanamo at 5.30 in 7 fathoms of water with 30 fath- 
oms of chain. Received orders from Marblehead to fly quarantine 
flag. The other vessels flying this flag are St. Paul, Manning, and 
tug Dandy. Hailed by Oregon to keep strict quarantine. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

At anchor in Guantanamo harbor. Sent mail and dispatches to 

Marblehead to be transferred to St. Paul for United States. At 

11.50 signalled for and received permission from flagship Newark 

to get underway. _, ^ ,,. 

* Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weighed anchor at 12.20; went within hail of Newark and were 

held there till i.io. Stood out of bay. Wheel rope shackle opened 

and steam steering gear thrown out at 1.40. Kept ship underway, 

and at 2.40, steering gear having been repaired, stood away for 

Aguadores; course W ^ N, patent log reading 11.3; Guantanamo 

entrance bearing N by E, distant two miles. At three o'clock 

changed course to W ^ N. Break from high to low coast line 

bore abeam at 3.09, patent log reading 17.6. Weather misty. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Daiquiri abeam at 4.30. Went alongside Flagship and Command- 
ing Officer went aboard. Standing by Flagship remainder of watch. 

A. M. Procter. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Lying ofif Santiago within signalling distance of Flagship; weath- 
er pleasant; light rains from westward. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant; lying oiif Aguadores within signalling distance 
of Flagship. Thos. C. Wood. 



CHIEF OF STAFF VISITS COMMANDING GENERAL 79 

Santiago Blockade, Saturday, July i6, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; light land breeze. Standing by flagship New 
York off Aguadores. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Pleasant weather. Flagship made general signal to Gloucester, 
" Board steam vessel," and wigwagged, " Board strange vessel to 
southward, she is German." Proceeded to obey signal. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

At 8.10 Lieutenant Wood boarded the Senior lying near Oquendo 
and learned that she was engaged as wrecking boat. Returned to 
Flagship off Aguadores, and sent Lieutenant Wood onboard. 
Weather pleasant; light airs from eastward. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Lying off Aguadores near Flagship; engaged in carrying dis- 
patches between Flagship and Army signal station two miles to 
eastward on shore. At two o'clock, Captain Chadwick, Chief of 
Staff, came aboard for passage to Siboney. Left Aguadores at 2.15 
and arrived at Siboney at 2.40. At three o'clock landed Captain 
Chadwick and Lieutenant Wood. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Standing out of Siboney at four o'clock with dispatches for Flag- 
ship at Aguadores; delivered dispatches at 4.40. Returned to 
Siboney, arriving at 5.40. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Lying off Siboney awaiting return of Chief of Staff. Sent boat 
in for dispatches. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Lying off Siboney awaiting return of Captain Chadwick. Boat 
returned with Chief of Staff and Lieutenant Wood about 10.30. 
Stood west for Flagship and came to anchor off Aguadores at 
midnight. Hailed by Flagship and told to lay off harbor of San- 
tiago and prevent any one passing in or out. Chief of Staff went 
aboard Flagship. J. T. Edson. 



8o LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Off Santiago, Sunday, July 17, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Got up anchor at 12.10 and stood to westward; on reaching 
Morro, lay close in watching entrance; castle bearing north. Re- 
mained there during watch. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Under Morro. At S.30 observed a small squad of men in both 
eastern and western batteries going from gun to gun. Weather 
clear, winds light. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Off Morro. At 8.30 Vixen came within hail and reported that 
she had been ordered to assist in removing mines. Signalled to 
Flagship, " Am I to have directions about removing mines at 9 
A. M.?" Flagship steamed in to entrance of harbor. 

A. M. Procter. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Left Flagship off Morro at 12.15 with telegram to be sent at 
Siboney. Mr. Wood took dispatch ashore at 1.40. Sent dispatch 
aboard Flagship at 2.20. Gunboat Alvarado with American flag 
came out of harbor and visited New York and Brooklyn, at 3.30 
P. M. Hailed by Flagship and told to tell the Adria that she 
might follow State of Texas into Santiago and to leave Merrimac 
on the starboard hand. Weather pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Lying off Morro near Flagship; weather pleasant; swell from 
southward and eastward. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Lying off entrance of Santiago. At seven o'clock called within 
hail of Flagship and given telegrams to -be sent from Siboney. 
Siboney bore E N E at eight o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Sent dispatches ashore at Siboney. Returned to Flagship bear- 
ing dispatches for Admiral. Standing by Flagship. 

A. M. Procter. 



THE AMERICAN FLAG HOISTED ON MORRO 8l 

Off Santiago, Monday, July i8, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

At three o'clock were called within hail by Flagship and given 
dispatches to be sent from Siboney. Weather pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Entered Siboney harbor; sent Lieutenant Wood ashore with 
dispatches to telegraph office. At 5.30 on his return left harbor and 
returned to Flagship off Morro. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. Off Santiago entrance, Morro distant two 
miles and Flagship one and a half mile to the northward. At eight 
o'clock Vixen, flying Admiral's flag, passed in to entrance. Swung 
ship from 8.15 to 8.45 for compass observations. At nine, went 
alongside Flagship and were hailed to send a boat. At 9.30 re- 
ceived dispatches and stood away for Siboney. At 10.30 sent Pay- 
master ashore with dispatches. Paymaster returned on board with 
telegrams for Flagship at 11.15. Approaching Flagship off Morro 
at noon. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Sent dispatches aboard Flagship; boat returned with bag of 
army mail. Standing by Flagship to end of watch. Army trans- 
ports began entering harbor at three o'clock. The following men- 
of-war arrived: Dupont, Potomack, Leyden, and Suwanee. Small 
American flag was hoisted on Morro about 1.30 P. M. Quarterly 
Board of Survey of which Lieutenant Wood is senior member 
condemned 50 lbs. of fresh beef as unfit for issue. The beef was 
thrown overboard. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Lying off Santiago within call of Flagship. Twelve transports 
entered harbor. Weather pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 



82 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Off Morro in attendance on Flagship; weather pleasant; heavy 
swell from southeast. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant; sky cloudless. Morro distant two and a half 
miles to northward. At about nine o'clock Flagship approached 
and lay on our port quarter; a little later steam launch coming from 
direction of Flagship passed close under our stern and though 
hailed four times by our after lookout would give no answer. 
Launch disappeared in direction of U. S. S. Brooklyn. At mid- 
night Morro bore north by east, distant two miles. Flagship close 
aboard. 

George H. Norman, Tr. 



LEAVING SANTIAGO 83 

GuANTANAMO, Tuesday, July 19, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Lying ofif Morro within signaUing distance of Flagship. Weather 
pleasant; freshening breeze. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant. Lying south of Morro; Flagship 
and Brooklyn to the northwest; Iowa to the southeast; Vixen in- 
shore. Vixen was called by Flagship at seven o'clock and after- 
wards steamed to the eastward. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Ofif Santiago harbor in attendance on Flagship. At 8.30 Captain 
and Executive visited Flagship and returned at 9.30. Got under- 
way for Guantanamo; took departure from Morro at 9.50 (Flag- 
ship time) Morro bearing abeam (N ^ E), distant two miles, patent 
log 45; course E ^ S. The Board of Survey (consisting of Lieu- 
tenant Wood, Dr. Bransford, and Assistant Engineer Procter) hav- 
ing inspected three pounds of flour belonging to No. 2 mess and 
fifty pounds fresh meat belonging to messes Nos. 2 and 3 found it 
all unfit for use and it was thrown overboard. By order of Com- 
manding Officer the following punishments were ordered: 

, ordinary seaman, and , ordinary seaman, for 

failing to turn in scrubbed hammock, reduced to 2nd conduct class. 
At 10.32 railroad bridge at Siboney bore abeam (N ^ E), distant 
three miles, patent log 54.2. At 10.52, west end of pier at Daiquiri 
bore abeam (N ^ E), distant three miles, patent log 57.8. At 11.26 
Baracos Point bore abeam (N ^ E), distant one and a half mile, 
patent log 63.8; changed course to E ^ N. At 11. 15 passed a 
French man-of-war bound eastward. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; bound for Guantanamo. Made following 
courses: To Rock Promontory E14N; Rock Promontory abeam 
at 12.25, patent log 74.1. Break from high to low coast line abeam 
at 12.34, patent log reading 75. Leeward Point abeam at 1.17, pat- 
ent log 84. Came to anchor at 1.45. Weighed anchor at two 
o'clock and anchored near Celtic at 2.20. Took stores for ward- 
room. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



84 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Anchored at Guantanamo. Painting. 

A. M. Procter. 



6 to 8 P. M. 

Got up anchor at seven o'clock and steamed alongside of schoon- 
er Frank A. Palmer and made fast. No air stirring. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Alongside schooner Frank A. Palmer; weather pleasant. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



COALING AT GUANTANAMO 85 

GuANTANAMO, Wednesday, July 20, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Alongside schooner Frank A. Palmer; weather pleasant; watch 
uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Alongside schooner Frank A. Palmer. Began coaling at 5.30 
A. M. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Coaling ship, taking in about seven tons an hour. Had received 
thirty-two tons by noon. Marblehead signalled us to send boat to 
Hawk for mail. Flagship New York entered harbor at nine o'clock. 
Oregon saluted with eleven guns. At noon she again saluted with 
thirteen guns. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Coaling ship from schooner Frank A. Palmer. Took in about 
twenty-eight tons during watch. Marblehead signalled that Hawk 
had mail for us; sent boat for it. Communicated with Vulcan re- 
garding repairs to dynamo engine. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; alongside collier Frank A. Palmer. Knocked 
off coaling at 4.45, having taken in 61 ^%^ru tons. From 4 to 8 A. M. 
seven tons were taken in; from 8 to noon twenty-seven tons; from 
noon to 4 P. M. twenty-two tons; and from 4 to 4.45 P. M. five 
tons. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather clear and pleasant, little or no air stirring. Lying along- 
side of schooner Frank A. Palmer. 

J. T. Edson. 



86 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

GuANTANAMO, Thursday, July 21, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; alongside schooner Frank A. Palmer. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. Turned to coaling at 5.30. Collier ordered 
away by Captain McCalla at 6.30. Got permission to be laid along- 
side of collier again at seven o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Alongside schooner Frank A. Palmer coaling ship. Men from 
Vulcan working on board repairing dynamo engine. Overhauled 
tiller and steering gear aft. 

A. M. Procter. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant. At 2.30 cast off from schooner 
Frank A. Palmer and came to anchor near by. Hoisted boats and 
prepared for sea. At four o'clock lay on starboard side of Massa- 
chusetts steaming slowly out of harbor in company with Massa- 
chusetts and Puerto Rico expedition. The following men were 
transferred back to the Indiana: Joseph Heddinger (Sea), Frank 
Ruich (Fireman ist class) John Ludwig (G. M. ist Class). 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Were ordered back to Yankee to get mail, 
packages, and freight for Massachusetts. Lying near Yankee re- 
ceiving mail, packages, and freight. Received on board for transfer 
to U. S. S. Massachusetts Robert Johnson, seaman. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Standing by Yankee. Received on board boxes of stores and 
machinery parts for convoy fleet. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Steamed slowly out of harbor at 8.30 P. M. At 8.53 put out 
patent log, reading 84.8, and set course east. Overtook and spoke 
steamer Stillwater, a press boat, out from Guantanamo. At 10.15 
changed course to E by N, patent log reading o. Reduced speed 
at eleven o'clock from 95 revolutions to 80 revolutions. Ten or 
more ships' lights on port bow drawing slowly aft, the Stillwater 
being abeam. J. T. Edson. 



PUERTO RICO EXPEDITION 87 

At Sea, Friday, July 22, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. At midnight center of convoy bore abeam 
distant two miles. Speed 80 revolutions. Reduced speed to 65 at 
12.05. At three o'clock with center of convoy a little forward of 
beam reduced speed to 50 revolutions. At 3.30 with relative posi- 
tions same, reduced speed to 45 revolutions. At four o'clock with 
relative positions still unchanged reduced speed to 40 revolutions. 
At three o'clock sighted a steamer on port bow; she crossed our 
bows and passed us to starboard. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Convoy fleet on port beam. At 4.55 started ahead at full speed 
to overhaul Massachusetts. Massachusetts made signal, " Come 
within hail." Hailed Massachusetts and were ordered to take posi- 
tion 800 yards astern. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

At 9.30 fleet was signalled to stop. Ordered by Flagship to trans- 
fer to her boats the freight, mail and smaller packages held by us 
for the other vessels of the fleet. Also transferred Robert Johnson, 
seaman, to Massachusetts. Started ahead again at ten o'clock, and 
took station previously held by Columbia. About 10.30 were sig- 
nalled to board stranger which was headed north. Mr. Edson went 
in second whaleboat with armed crew and reported her to be the 
brig Goldfinch of Liverpool bound for New York City with cargo 
of lignum vitae and sugar. Her log showed she had sailed from 
Aza, San Domingo, on July 17. Returned to station about 12.30 
P. M. 

J. T. Edson. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. At 12.30 were two miles astern of Flagship. 
At 12.45 were ordered to take our station and make report later. 
Took position at 560 yards distance, bearing 45° from Flagship's 
starboard quarter. At two o'clock, squadron stopped while Flag- 
ship's boat went to and returned from Yale. Columbia came up 
with squadron at two o'clock. At four o'clock we bore 45° from 
Flagship's starboard quarter, distant 600 yards. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



88 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Pleasant weather. Flagship made signal, " Tell those transports 
to sheer in behind you." 

A. M. Procter. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; on our station in the fleet; course 
E ^N. Signalled Specialist to sheer in and keep position astern 
of us. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather cloudy; wind increasing. Ran over on orders of Flag- 
ship and directed Specialist to keep in our wake; then returned to 
station. Specialist paid no heed to orders. Flagship signallea gen- 
eral order at 9.30 to proceed at seven knots, then for one hour 
proceeded at five knots; increased it by eleven o'clock to eight 
knots, and ran the next hour at eight and a half knots. Specialist 
at about 10.30 rounded sharply off to southward and stopped and 
with her the next convoy astern of her. Tried to signal this to 
Flagship but could not secure her attention. At twelve o'clock 
nearest transport in starboard column was four miles distant. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



PUERTO RICO EXPEDITION 89 

TVT-j-1.. A -yr At Sea, Saturday, July 23, 1898. 

Midnight to 4 A. M. ^> j j o, y 

Moderate to fresh breezes; barometer steady. Transports slowly 
dropping astern. Furled bridge awning. Massachusetts slowed 
down and changed course at 3.30. Slowed down to 60 revolutions 
and changed course E by S. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Slowed down to half speed at daylight for half an hour. At 3.50 
Massachusetts signalled to make seven knots. At six o'clock Co- 
lumbia steamed up through fleet and took station ahead of us. 
Massachusetts then signalled us to take position astern of her. 
Weather clear and pleasant; a slight shower only at seven o'clock. 
Chronometer wound. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. Flagship asked how much coal we would re- 
quire on arrival at San Juan; answered, " None immediately; thirty- 
five tons to fill up." Flagship asked " How much coal can you 
carry." Answered, " Ninety-two tons in the bunkers." At noon 
reported latitude, longitude, and coal. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

At 12.20 Flagship signalled courses E S E J/2 E. Flagship made 
wigwag signal, " What is your coal expenditure? " Answered, 
" General expenditure is eight and a half tons." Flagship sig- 
nalled latitude 20° 03', longitude 73° 12' at noon. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

At station in fleet in rear of Massachusetts. Fleet having stopped 
in previous watch, at 4.10 Flagship signalled " Go ahead." A slight 
rain squall struck the ship at seven o'clock. 

J. T. Edson. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather squally with rain. Occupying our station in fleet 800 
yards astern of Massachusetts. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather squally; starlight. Ran through three light rain squalls, 
Watch otherwise uneventful. At midnight in position; transports 
in starboard column hull down. George H. Norman, Jr. 



90 



LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 



Sunday, July 24, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Gentle to moderate breezes; barometer steady; weather pleasant. 
Flagship signalled, " Find transports in starboard column and 
make them close up." Hailed Specialist and following transports 
and ordered them to close up. Furled quarter deck awning and 
lashed boxes stowed on deck. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather squally; two light showers during watch. Occupying 
station in rear of Flagship. At daylight Massachusetts signalled, 
" Close," and slightly reduced her speed for half an hour. Co- 
lumbia and Yale closed in nearer Flagship. At eight o'clock the 
transports are getting into better position. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant; in squadron astern of Flagship. At nine 
o'clock signalled latitude and longitude to Flagship. At 10.10 pro- 
ceeded on new course S by W 3^ W. At 11.45 took position at 
head of starboard column in place of Columbia. Dixie left squa- 
dron and stood to eastward. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Our position in squadron is leading vessels 
in starboard column. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Pleasant weather. At 5.30 P. M. Flagship signalled course south. 
Also signalled, " Extinguish all lights to-night; Flagship will show 
truck and stern lights." 

A. M. Procter. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Clear and pleasant; course by Flagship at seven' o'clock was 

5 J4E. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant; wind fresh from eastward. Occupying our 
station 600 yards on starboard quarter of flagship Massachusetts. 
Moon set at ten o'clock. At 8.30 to 9.30 passed Mono Island on 
starboard beam, distant six miles. THrcs C Wood 



TAKING GUANICA 9I 

GuANiCA, Puerto Rico, Monday, July 25, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; starlight and squally. Leading starboard col- 
umn of squadron, course S E ^ E. At 2.40 changed course to 
east and ran one mile; at 2.50 changed course to E by N and ran 
4.9 miles; at 3-40 changed course to east and ran 3.3 miles to four 
o'clock. At four o'clock none of starboard transports in sight. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

At daylight land appeared of¥ port beam. All transports ac- 
counted for. At 5.30 Flagship changed course to N N W and sig- 
nalled to come within hail. Came alongside and received orders to 
proceed to Guanica harbor. Following wigwag messages received 
and sent: Massachusetts to Gloucester, " Do you see any signs of 
a fortification? " Answer, " No, see Spanish flag on warehouse." 

A. M. Procter. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Lying ofi entrance of Guanica harbor waiting for fleet to come 
up. Made signal to Massachusetts, "Shall I go in"; answered, 
" Yes, you can try it." At 9 A. M. entered harbor in advance of 
the fleet. No guns could be seen on either side of the entrance. 
A few people were moving about near the light house. As the 
town came into view a Spanish flag was seen flying from a high 
stafif. One bow gun was fired into one of the bluffs as a signal; 
no attention was paid to this and we could see people leaving the 
town by different routes. Our next shot was sent over the flag 
stafif at a high elevation. This firing was not returned and the 
Spanish flag was not hauled down. Lieutenant H. P. Huse and 
Lieutenant T. C. Wood went ashore with an armed boat's crew, 
lowered the Spanish flag and hoisted ours. The men aboard ship 
cheered to see our flag ashore. Almost immediately after this a 
rapid firing of rifles was heard and we became aware that our men 
had been attacked; many rifle bullets struck the water alongside us 
and went singing past. Lieutenant Huse hailed us, requesting us 
to fire over him. The after guns were elevated to 2000 yards and 
fired repeatedly by Ensign J. T. Edson and Assistant Surgeon 
J. F. Bransford in the direction indicated. We could hear the 
boat's crew ashore using their Colt gun and rifles, and also the fire 
of the Spanish. Lieutenant Huse signalled that 250 men were 
needed to hold the place. Another armed boat was sent in charge 



92 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

of Lieutenant G. H. Norman and Assistant Engineer A. M. Proc- 
ter and by this time some boats of the Massachusetts had entered 
the harbor. Lieutenant Huse returned with landing party, having 
left Lieutenant Wood on shore with a squad of men and the Colt 
gun at request of General Gillmore, U. S. A. After our work was 
done and the troop ships were anchored in the harbor, General 
Miles came on board and complimented Captain Wainwright on the 
manner of his action during the forenoon. Expended in Ordnance 
Department ammunition as follows: i6 6-pdr. ; 60 3-pdr. ; 500 6-nim. 
for rifle; 600 6-mm. for Colt automatic. 

J. T. Edson. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

At anchor in Guanica harbor; weather warm and pleasant; gentle 
airs from S S E and S E. Transports engaged in landing troops. 
Remainder of landing party returned on board under Lieutenant 
Wood with Colt gun. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; gentle airs from south south east veering to 
east at five o'clock and east north east at seven. Barometer steady. 
Transports Lampasas, No. 23; Stillwater, No. 28; Nueces, No. i; 
Comanche, No. 11; Rita, No. 5; City of Macon; Specialist, No. 4; 
and Unionist, No. 31, anchored in harbor. Large vessels remained 
outside. Specialist aground on western side of harbor. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather fair; gentle air from east north east veering to north 
at nine o'clock. Using search-light on surrounding hills. Scat- 
tered shots heard at intervals. 

J. T. Edson. 




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CALLING ON GENERAL MILES 93 

GuANicA, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, July 26, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Lying at anchor in Guanica harbor, acting as guard ship. Played 
search-light on hills about harbor to assist army in detecting pres- 
ence of enemy. „ ^ ,,r 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather hot and pleasant; sent away Massachusetts steam launch 
with Mr. Miller in charge at six to assist in towing lighters. Trans- 
ports, with boats from the Massachusetts and lighters secured by 
us, busily engaged in landing men and stores. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. The two steam launches of the Massachusetts 
engaged in aiding the transports to unload. Lieutenant Norman 
and Mr. Procter engaged in making a survey of the harbor. By 
order of Captain Higginson signalled Yale to " await orders." Cap- 
tain Higginson left the harbor and went aboard Yale. 

J. T. Edson. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Lying at our anchorage at Guanica. Sent Lieutenant Murdock * 
ashore to confer with the Army Headquarters. Massachusetts sig- 
nalled, " Dixie coming in." Ordered one of the transports to 
change her position so as to give the Dixie a good anchorage with 
proper bearings for her guns. ,. ^ _ 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 P. M. 

Slight squall of rain. Occasional rifle shots heard ashore. Cap- 
tain Wainwright and Lieutenant Huse called on General Miles on 
board of the City of Macon. t ^ t- 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Massachusetts signalled us, " Prepare to get underway." There 
was considerable firing on the part of the pickets, and we were 
informed at the army headquarters that an attack was looked for. 
Captain Wainwright signalled Massachusetts, " Attack on Army, 
had better remain for the present." Massachusetts answered, " Re- 
main." Firing of pickets heard ashore. Search-light gotten ready 
and the watch on deck ready at the guns. ^_ j^_ Procter. 

* A volunteer officer belonging to the Dixie. On detached duty at this time 
with tr. S. troops. In compliance with naval customs he came onboard and 
reported to Captain Wainwright, senior officer present. 



94 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

GuANiCA, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, July 27, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. Occasional rifle shots heard ashore. Picket 
lines are on the eastern hills near by. A few rifle balls have passed 
close to us and were distinctly heard. The Massachusetts signalled, 
" Send out a steam launch." The launch returned with Naval 
cadet Evans in charge with a message for General Miles stating 
that two transports had arrived with quartermaster's stores but no 
troops. Mr. Evans was directed to convey the message to General 
Miles on board the City of Macon. The lights of two steamers 
were seen coming from the east. Flagship signalled, " Transports 
remain outside and show truck lights." 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

At anchor in Guanica; daylight at 4.45. Occasional rifle shots 
heard ashore. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Crew engaged in cleaning ship. Captain Wainwright went in 
wherry to Wasp, and Lieutenant Huse with gig for Captain Paget,* 
who returned with him about nine. Captain Wainwright returned. 
Captain Higginson came on board and a few moments later Lieu- 
tenants Ward and Welles came onboard from the Wasp. At 10.30 
the officers from the Wasp left taking with them Lieutenants Huse 
and Wood. Captain Paget returned aboard transport. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Massachusetts made signal, " Tell General 
Miles will send Dixie, Annapolis, and Wasp to Ponce this after- 
noon at two o'clock." Wasp left harbor at 1.55 for Ponce in com- 
pany with Dixie and Annapolis. Made signal to Massachusetts, 
" Will come out tonight unless receive further orders." Captain 
Higginson and Captain Paget visited the ship at 3.50. Received 
orders to proceed to Ponce. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Got up anchor at 4.40 and stood out. Captain Paget came aboard 
just as we were leaving. Stood in towards Ponce at six o'clock. 

J. T. Edson. 

* Of the Royal Navy : British naval attach^. 



CUTTING OUT LIGHTERS AT PONCE 95 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Underway for Ponce; arrived at 7.15 and anchored in harbor. 
Found Dixie, AnnapoHs and Wasp at anchor. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant; moonlight. Got underway. All lights aboard 
were extinguished or screened, and in silence with the crew at 
quarters and with a local pilot on the bridge we moved into the 
inner harbor as near as possible to the lighters and anchored. Two 
armed boats' crews under the Executive Officer (Lieutenant Huse) 
and Lieutenant George H. Norman pulled in and secured nine 
large lighters for use of army in landing, and towed them alongside. 
Then at ten o'clock got up anchor and slowly drifted back to the 
outer harbor to our anchorage near the Dixie. All through the 
manoeuvre the crew on board were kept at the guns, but our move- 
ments were not detected by the enemy. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



96 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Port Ponce, Puerto Rico, Thursday, July 28, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Pleasant weather; at anchor in harbor of Ponce. Watch une- 
ventful. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Fleet sighted to southwest at 5.30. Boat from Dixie went ashore 
with flag of truce at 5.30. The fleet consisting of Massachusetts, 
Cincinnati, and Annapolis and four transports anchored in harbor 
at 7.30. Sent lighters to transports. Lieutenant Wood with armed 
boat's crew went in command of tug Cynthea. Weather pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant; boat ashore with Lieutenant Wood to secure 
coal and water. Captain Paget, R. N., British naval attache, left 
the ship. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Ship visited by Captain Higginson to tell us that we were to leave 
what coal we were not loading at the time in lighters for the Wasp. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Ship visited by Lieutenant Ward, commanding Wasp, to tell us 
Captain Higginson had ordered coal loaded on lighter by us to be 
transferred to Wasp. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; coal and water alongside in lighters. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

At anchor in harbor of Ponce taking on coal from lighters on 
port side and water from lighter on starboard side. Natives doing 
the work. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



THE QUESTION OF PRIZES 97 

Port Ponce, Puerto Rico, Friday, July 29, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Knocked off coaling at 1.30. Sent coal lighter ashore in tow of 
Annapolis steam launch. Weather pleasant. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Pleasant weather; raining towards end of watch. Sent steam 
launch in to tow troops at 5.30. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Rainy weather. Natives engaged in delivering coal. Crew wash- 
ing clothing and gun covers. Sent coal lighter ashore in tow of 
steam launch. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather cloudy. Board of officers convened on board to examine 
into matter of prizes in harbor. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant, threatening clouds to the south and eastward. 
Captain Wainwright away with gig and Lieutenants Huse and 
Wood, Chief Engineer McElroy, Messrs. Edson and Brown went 
ashore. Finished taking water from lighters at 5.45. Annapolis 
came to anchor at 5.30. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather rainy; watch uneventful. 

A. M. Procter. 



8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather clearing; no air stirring. 



J. T. Edson. 



pg LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Port Ponce, Puerto Rico, Saturday, July 30, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clearing; wind light from northward and eastward. 
Swell setting into harbor from southward. Moon set about 2.30. 
Shifted water lighter astern to avoid damaging her and the ship's 
side. Secured boats for sea as ship was rolling to swell. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather bright. Called all hands at five o'clock and began carry- 
ing out morning orders. Sent Steward and Apothecary ashore at 
six o'clock on shore duty for two hours; sending wherry for them 

at 7.55- 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant; cleaning ship. Wherry returned with Steward 
and Apothecary. Sent Chief Boatswain's Mate ashore for lighters, 
but he returned, unable to have them towed of?. 

A. M. Procter. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Got up anchor at 1.30 and stood out of harbor. Dropped anchor 
at 2.30 ofif light house of Muertos Island. Sent pilots ashore to 
arrange about having light resumed. Obtained sand from beach. 
Weather pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Pilot and cutter returned; sent cutter ashore with four rations for 
the men at lighthouse. On return of cutter got up anchor and 
adjusted compass. At 5.30 stood to westward towards Ponce har- 
bor. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Came to anchor in Ponce harbor at old anchorage at 6.30. 
Dinghy returned with officers who had been ashore. Columbia 
reported from the eastward standing towards harbor. Captain went 
on board Flagship at 7-30- 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



THE COLUMBIA AGROUND 99 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Captain returned on board at 8.30 with orders to get underway 
and proceed to place where Columbia was aground. Lieutenant 
Potts of Massachusetts came aboard under orders from Captain 
Higginson. Arrived alongside Columbia, sent Lieutenant Potts 
aboard, and took six-inch line from Columbia's quarter to wind- 
lass. Parted six-inch line. Took eight-inch line to windlass and 
backed off. Shifted line to port quarter, but were unable to move 
Columbia. Let go line. Anchored until Lieutenant Potts returned 
aboard, then returned to report to Captain Higginson. 

A. M. Procter. 



100 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Port Ponce, Puerto Rico, Sunday, July 31, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Lying at our anchorage ofif Ponce; weather pleasant. Mr. Proc- 
ter returned to the ship at 12.15 with steam launch and lighter. 
Sent the lighter to Columbia. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; wind northeast. At 5.30 transports Obdam 
and Grand Duchess got underway and stood out of the harbor to 
westward. Columbia still aground at entrance of harbor. Crew 
engaged in getting coal and ice aboard. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Finished getting in coal and ice and in obedience to signal from 
Massachusetts began collecting lighters for Columbia. Lieutenant 
Norman took ashore to General Miles Flagship's request that he 
send a steamer in aid of Columbia and obtained City of Macon. 
We then steamed out to Flagship and dropped collected lighters 
on Columbia's port side. Found it not advisable to obey Flag- 
ship's order to take a line from Columbia's starboard quarter and 
lay ofif within signalling distance of Flagship for an hour, when we 
were again ordered to take a line from the Columbia quarter which 
proved inexpedient and was not done. Press tug boats in response 
to Flagship's request came out to the stranded Columbia and gave 
what aid they could. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Lying off Flagship ready to render aid to stranded Columbia. 
Captain went on board Flagship at 1.30 P. M., and returned at 
2.30 P. M. Ordered to take one of Columbia's lines but were in- 
formed by Columbia that all lines were in use. Anchored at 2.30 
P. M. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Lying at anchor near Flagship. Massachusetts and Cincinnati 
have lines to the Columbia. Wasp lying at anchor near us. 
Weather pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 



ORDERED TO ARROYO IQI 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Called by Flagship to take line from Columbia; engaged in doing 
this when Columbia got afloat. Stood in to harbor and in passing 
Flagship (Massachusetts) were ordered to take lighters back to 
harbor. Anchored and took lighters astern and anchored them till 
morning. St. Louis arrived of? harbor and signalled she had mail 
for fleet. Sent boat. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

At 9-30 boat returned with mail; at about ten o'clock Captain 
Higginson came alongside in launch and ordered us to send boat 
for Captain Goodrich at 5.30 in the morning and to then proceed 
with the Wasp to the harbor of Arroyo. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



102 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Monday, August i, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. At 4.45 sent gig to St. Louis; gig returned 
at 5.30 with Captain Goodrich. Captain Lloyd of the Arcadia also 
came on board. Got up anchor at 5.45 and stood out to southward. 
At 6.30 stood to the eastward with pilot on deck. Two small sails 
sighted at 7.45 close in shore. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

At 8.15 stood in for Jobos; sent Lieutenant Wood in ahead to 
sound. Found only 2.5 fathoms and, as ships could not enter, 
stood on to eastward to Arroyo and anchored off that place at 
nine o'clock in 3.5 fathoms of water. Sent in Lieutenant T. C. 
Wood and Dr. Bransford to demand surrender of town under flag 
of truce. On landing, these officers met the officers of the town 
in the Custom House and demanded and received the formal sur- 
render of Arroyo with all Spanish property in the name of Captain 
Goodrich, U. S. Navy, representing the United States. The only 
officer refusing to surrender being the Spanish Captain of the Port, 
who subsequently surrendered and gave his parole. Dr. Bransford 
was then sent back to the ship with these officials; the United 
States flag was hoisted over the Custom House, and Lieutenant 
Wood and Chief Quartermaster Bechtold remained on shore in 
charge. At 10.45 cutter and first whaleboat came ashore in charge 
of Lieutenant Norman with Paymaster Brown and the Colt gun, 
this force being all armed. On landing, pickets were stationed at 
all important points in the town. Lieutenant Norman was put in 
charge of right wing. Paymaster Brown of left wing with Colt gun 
commanding road to Guayama, and Chief Yeoman Lacy made 
Sergeant of the Guard. Headquarters were established at the Cus- 
tom House, and orders given to hold the place and maintain order. 
The boats were anchored off the beach with keepers in charge. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



ARROYO SURRENDERS 103 

Noon to 4 P. M 

Lying off Arroyo. Landing party under Lieutenant Wood on 
shore in possession of town. Lifted anchor and shifted berth in 
shore. A deputation consisting of the Alcalde, a Justice of the 
Peace, and the Padre came off to discuss terms of surrender. Cap- 
tain of Port came off under flag of truce. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Lying off Arroyo; two lighters were sent off from shore and an- 
chored near the ship. 

A. M. Procter. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

At seven o'clock Lieutenants Wood and Norman with infantry 
company returned to the ship. Weather unsettled and squally. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Lying at anchor off Arroyo in three fathoms of water distant 1000 
yards from shore. Used search-light occasionally along the shore- 
all quiet. ' 

J. T. Edson. 



104 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, August 2, 1898. 

Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. Lying off Arroyo in three and a quarter 

fathoms of water. Using search-light on shore. At 2.30 shots 

were heard in town. Called men to guns and turned light on shore, 

but all seemed to be quiet. One lighter brought off during watch. 

„ . ,, A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Called all hands at four o'clock; at five called away cutter and 
whaleboat and sent landing party ashore to occupy Arroyo under 
charge of Lieutenant Wood, Lieutenant G. H. Norman and Pay- 
master Alex. Brown. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

St. Louis, St. Paul, and Cincinnati came to anchor in harbor. 
Two transports seen in offing. Lieutenant Wood in charge of men 
ashore signalled for us to fire at base of hill to his left, range one 
and a half miles. Four shots were fired. Lighters filled with 
troops were sent in from St. Louis towed by small boats. Sent 
food to men ashore. 

J. T. Edson. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

At anchor off Arroyo. St. Paul and Cincinnati came in and 
anchored. St. Louis began landing troops. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Landing party returned, having been relieved by United States 
troops. Got underway and stood out to St. Louis. 

Harry P. Huse. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Came in and anchored off Arroyo. General Brooke and Aide and 
Captain Chester left ship in Cincinnati's steam launch. Signalled 
as follows: Gloucester to Cincinnati, "Annapolis and Puritan at 
Fajado to-day." 

A. M. Procter. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Squally weather. Got up anchor and drifted to westward. Ly- 
ing now with ten fathoms of chain in three fathoms of water. Sig- 
nalled Cincinnati, " We are now lying as far to westward as safety 
will permit." Transports left harbor at 10.30 heading to west. All 
quiet. J. T. Edson. 



A DAY OF DETAILS 10$ 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, August 3, 1898. 

Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Rain squalls with wind from eastward. Dragging to leeward at 

one o'clock; got up anchor, steamed to windward a quarter of a 

mile and anchored in 3.5 fathoms with 15 fathoms of chain on 

starboard anchor. _ r- -nr 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; sky cloudy. Called all hands at 5.30 and car- 
ried out morning orders. At six o'clock Stillwater came in and 
anchored on our starboard quarter. Inquired for General Brooke 
aboard of us and then started out to St. Louis. Ordered by signal 
to tow lighters from St. Paul. Weighed anchor but signal was an- 
nulled. Crew went to breakfast at eight. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Got underway at 8.45 and stood out to Cincinnati in obedience 
to signal. Went out to Mississippi with orders from General 
Brooke that she go to Ponce. Went alongside of St. Paul. Gen- 
eral Haines came onboard. » tvt -n 

A. M. Procter. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

At 12.30 General Haines went ashore with Lieutenant Wood in 
second whaler. Got up anchor and conveyed message to St. Paul, 
and then spoke transports 5 and 8 and piloted them into harbor. 
Came to anchor in four fathoms of water with fifteen fathoms of 
chain. Cincinnati firing occasionally to the left of the army on 

'^''''- J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

At 4.30 started out to St. Paul in offing for stores and to give a 
message from General Haines. Stores not ready and returned to 
harbor. Anchored at 5.50 in three fathoms. Wood 

6 to 8 P. M. 

At anchor off Arroyo; weather pleasant; light airs. Watch une- 

''^"^^"^- George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

As before. Press boat hailed ship with message from Major 
Carson asking that search-light be turned on landing place. Sig- 
nalled message to Cincinnati. Cincinnati kept search-light on land- 
ing place during whole of watch. A. M. Procter. 



I06 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Thursday, August 4, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Clear and pleasant; light airs from eastward. Lying at anchor 
off Arroyo. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; swell from southward; light airs from east- 
ward. At 5.30 St. Louis got underway and stood to westward. 
Signals passed between St. Paul in the offing and the Cincinnati. 
At seven o'clock New York Journal tug Echo arrived in harbor 
from westward. On shore everything apparently quiet. At 7.30 
transport Gussie passed out from anchorage towing empty lighters 
to St. Paul. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather hot; light airs. At anchor off Arroyo. At 10.30 re- 
quested permission of Cincinnati to go to St. Paul for stores. Re- 
peated message at her request three times and were granted per- 
mission to proceed. Were then called within hail and held half an 
hour. Then proceeded to St. Paul with one of Cincinnati's boats in 
tow. Were informed by Captain Sigsbee that he had been unable 
to break out stores for Gloucester which he had promised twenty- 
four hours before. Sent Mr. Sprague on board to spend night. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P- M. 

Sent steward with whaleboat and cutter for stores. Cincinnati 
signalled, " Send pilot to transport." Sent pilot to transport Rou- 
mania. Stood in and anchored. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Pilot from Roumania brought on board. At 5.15 Captain Ches- 
ter came on board. Got up anchor and stood out to St. Paul. Re- 
turned to Cincinnati and then came to anchor at our usual station 
off Arroyo. 

J. T. Edson. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Returned to anchorage off Arroyo at 6.30; weather pleasant. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

At anchor off Arroyo; watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



VIEWS TAKEN OF CREW I07 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Friday, August 5, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather pleasant; passing showers. Watch uneventful. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Everything quiet ashore; weather pleasant. At daybreak it was 
noticed that the St. Paul had left the harbor. A steamer was 
sighted passing to westward. Scrubbed decks and boat gear. Sent 
caterers ashore at 5.30; they returned at 7.40. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant; Mr. Sprague of the Century Company, visiting 
ship from the St. Paul. Views taken of crew in action, etc. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

At anchor off Arroyo; weather pleasant; light breeze from east- 
ward. Watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Got underway and steamed out to St. Paul and put Mr. Sprague 
aboard. Returned to anchorage. 

A. M. Procter. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

At anchor off Arroyo. St. Paul got up anchor and stood to the 
westward. Yacht Kanapaha arrived from Ponce. Weather pleas- 
ant. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant. Cincinnati played her search-light on shore 
during the whole of watch after nine o'clock. Forward dynamo 
gave out, extinguishing all electric lights in the ship. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



I08 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Saturday, August 6, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; sky cloudy. Watch uneventful. Lying at an- 
chor off Arroyo. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Heavy rain squall at five o'clock. Scrubbing deck with sand. 
Field day. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. Scrubbing and cleaning ship. Tug Leyden 
came into harbor from eastward. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; crew engaged in putting ship in order for 
Sunday inspection. Newspaper yacht Kanapaha came into harbor 
from the eastward. Dynamo put in order by Chipman and Bee. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

At anchor astern of Roumania in Arroyo Harbor; weather pleas- 
ant. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Got underway and shifted berth nearer shore. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Slight rain squall at 11. 15; the two newspaper boats left the har- 
bor at nine o'clock. 

J. T. Edson. 



SUNDAY INSPECTION I09 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Sunday, August 7, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Showers first part of watch; pleasant latter part; wind light from 
northward and eastward. Barometer steady. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather fine; light breezes from eastward. Called all hands at 
five o'clock. At 5.45 sent market boat ashore with mess caterers 
and wardroom steward. At 6.30 the Summers N. Smith came in 
from westward and anchored on our port quarter; at 7.30 she 
weighed anchor and passed out standing to the eastward. At 7.10 
sent wherry ashore to bring off market party. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Inspection by the Captain at 9.30 followed by general muster. 
Received signal from Cincinnati, " I am going ashore at once-, meet 
me there." Captain Wainwright left the ship, accompanied by Dr. 
Bransford. Captain returned after conferring with Captain Chester. 
Sent signal to Cincinnati, " Please send steam launch." Steam 
launch immediately came alongside and left again for shore. Lieu- 
tenant Wood went ashore in steam launch to relieve Lieutenant 
Hoogewerff as beach-master. 

A. M. Procter. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Cincinnati left the harbor at 12.30 standing to the westward. 
The steam launch is engaged in towing lighters. Dr. Bransford 
went ashore in first whaler at four o'clock to report to Lieutenant 
Wood. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

At anchor off Arroyo; weather fine. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

At anchor off Arroyo. Lieutenant Wood and Dr. Bransford re- 
turned aboard at 7.30. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Sent Bond in first whaler after steam launch at nine o'clock; 
returned about ten. Steamer Gussie went close in shore at ten. A 
slight squall of rain at eleven. j ^ Edson 



no LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Monday, August 8, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
At anchor off Arroyo. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 A. M. 

Weather fair. Lieutenant Wood went ashore in dinghy at six 
o'clock. Steam launch went alongside Seneca for coal and water 
and then ashore to tow lighters. Arranged with Seneca about re- 
ceiving coal. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. , seaman, was given five mid- 
watches for having clothes in lucky bag; (o. s.), was 

given five midwatches for striking a petty officer in the execution 
of his duty. Steam launch engaged in towing lighters. Got up 
anchor and piloted transport Massachusetts and transport No. 28 
to anchorage. Sent boat to transport Massachusetts for dispatches. 
Lieutenant George M. Stoney, temporarily in command of Massa- 
chusetts, visited the ship. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

Weather pleasant; fresh breeze from eastward. Shifted anchor- 
age to berth just ahead of Seneca, then passed line to lighters along- 
side Seneca, one filled with fifteen tons of coal and the other empty. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Hove lighters up alongside with steam windlass; commenced to 
coal ship. Coal stowed by laborers from shore. 

A. M. Procter. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Coaling ship. Sent whaleboat in for Lieutenant Wood. Steam 
launch returned for the night and was secured astern. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Lying at anchor off Arroyo. Coaling from lighters; having emp- 
tied lighter, anchored one astern and sent the other ashore in tow 
of steam launch. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



SAVING AND TOWING LIGHTERS III 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, August g, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather unsettled; watch uneventful. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Sent whaleboat ashore with Mr. Wood at six o'clock; returned 
at 6.30. Steam launch left ship under Lieutenant Wood's orders 
at 6.30. Saw Gussie at daybreak coming in from the west. Weath- 
er pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

At anchor of? Arroyo; strong breeze; heavy roll. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Captain Pitcher, U. S. A., of the transport Massachusetts re- 
quested steam launch to be sent to save lighters; steam launch was 
sent and after returning was engaged in towing lighters to and 
from shore. Tug Carbonero came into harbor at 3.30 P. M. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Sent cutter ashore for Lieutenant Wood, the Paymaster, and 
Whitelock. Steamer engaged in towing. 

J. T. Edson. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

At anchor of? Arroyo; weather pleasant; heavy roll. Sent steam 
launch to tow lighter with coal from transport Massachusetts. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Steam launch returned after having anchored coal lighters; se- 
cured steam launch astern and hauled fires. 

A. M. Procter. 



112 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Wednesday, August lo, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

At anchor off Arroyo. Called all hands at five o'clock. Sent 
launch away at 5.50 for coal-barge, and later for workmen from 
transport Massachusetts. Sent away first whaler with Mr. Wood, 
Steward, and caterers at six. Sent in whaler at 7.10; she returned 
with Steward and without caterers. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Coaling ship from lighters alongside. Had quarters for inspec- 
tion followed by infantry drill. Steam launch engaged in towing 
lighters to and from shore. 

A. M. Procter. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

At three o'clock sighted U. S. S. Annapolis to the eastward; en- 
tered harbor at four. Weather pleasant. The ground swell which 
has been noticeably increased during the past few days is gradually 
abating; weather clear and pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Annapolis came in at five; Captain Wain- 
wright went on board. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Returned steam launch to Annapolis. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Visiting party to Annapolis returned at 8.15. Weather pleasant. 
The lights of two transports seen in the offing to the southwest. 

J. T. Edson. 



NEWS OF PEACE 113 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Thursday, August ii, 1898. 
Midnight to 8 A. M. 
At anchor off Arroyo; a rain squall between 2.30 and 3.30. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Transports expected by army not in sight. Herald dispatch boat 
Summers R. Smith came in and reported that terms of peace pro- 
posed by United States had been accepted by Spain. Annapolis 
signalled, " On account of news of peace I will carry out my or- 
ders and go to Ponce; will leave steam launch." 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Heavy swell continues; wherry beached and gunwale torn away, 
towed out by whaleboat. Annapolis left for Ponce taking her steam 
launch with her. Rain squall at ten o'clock. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

Weather unsettled; swell heavy from the southeast. Got anchor 
(purchased ashore) on the port bow; shackled chain and put it in 
readiness for use if required. At three o'clock vessel came in to 
anchorage which proved to be army hospital ship Relief. Made 
our number, but she did not respond and we learned her name in 
response to hail. As Relief carried Geneva Cross Flag at fore and 
a pennant of Naval Officer Commanding at main, Lieutenant Wood 
was sent to ask explanation and request that pennant be lowered 
if not authorized. Found Major Torney in command who promptly 
acceded to request. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather threatening; sky overcast. At anchor of? Arroyo; watch 

uneventful. 

A. M. Procter. 



6 to 8 P. M. 

As before; rain ended about 7.30. 



A. M. Procter. 



8 P. M. to midnight. 

Occasional showers of rain. 

J. T. Edson. 



114 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Friday, August 12, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather pleasant; swell somewhat subsiding. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; newspaper tug Hercules came in at six o'clock 
from St. Thomas and anchored close inshore. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Quarters at 9.30 followed by infantry drill. The following men 
from the army who had been on board for steam launch work were 
sent ashore: Privates A. B. Haynes, Hampton Battery B., Penn- 
sylvania Volunteers; Leslie Dana Rumbaldt, Battery A., ist Mis- 
souri Volunteers; Arthur King, 27th Battery, Indiana Volunteers; 
H. C. Hill, Battery A., 1st Illinois Volunteers. Major Carby of 
the U. S. Engineers came aboard with request from General 
Brooke for grapnels. Major Torney, Surgeon U. S. Army, called 
on the Captain. 

A. M. Procter. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Army officers went ashore at one o'clock and Major Torney, 
commanding Relief, returned to his ship at two o'clock. Relief got 
underway and stood out of harbor bound to Ponce. Men of both 
vessels exchanged cheers as she crossed our bows. At 3.30 Lieu- 
tenant Huse and Lieutenant Wood went ashore to make official 
visits on army officers. Ensign Edson went on sick list. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Lieutenants Huse, Wood, and Norman, and 
Paymaster Brown came ofif in second whaler at 4.30. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Lieutenant Huse went ashore at seven o'clock to confer with 
General Brooke, U. S. A., and returned at eight. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather squally with occasional light showers. 

J. T. Edson. 



MAIL BY THE FROLIC HS 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Saturday, August 13, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Rain squall at 7.30. Steward went ashore at seven o'clock. 

Field day. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Finished cleaning ship; weather overcast; light rain squall. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. At two o'clock made out distinguishing pen- 
nant of U. S. S. Frolic in the offing. She anchored, distant five 
miles; ran out to her and received and sent away mail at four 
o'clock. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Returned and anchored of? Arroyo. Frolic got underway and 
stood to eastward. 

A. M. Procter. 



6 to 8 P. M. 
Weather pleasant; wind moderating. 



Thos. C. Wood. 



8 P. M. to midnight. 

Watch uneventful; received dispatch for Captain Wainwright 
about nine o'clock, signed " Rodgers." 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



Il6 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Sunday, August 14, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. , ordinary seaman, and ■ 

, seaman, stood mid-watch for punishment. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; swell moderate from east south east. En- 
gaged in preparing ship for inspection. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. Stillwater came in from westward at nine 
o'clock and anchored. Annapolis sighted on southeastern horizon 
at 11.30. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Annapolis came in and anchored on port beam. Sent boat to 
Annapolis for mail. Commanding Officer reported onboard An- 
napolis in obedience to signal. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; moderate swell from southeast. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

As before; watch uneventful. 

A. M. Procter. 



GOING BACK TO PONCE II7 

Arroyo, Puerto Rico, Monday August 15, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; starlight; wind light from eastward; swell 
moderate. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Lieutenant Wood went aboard Annapolis and then ashore with 
Captain Hunker. Lieutenant Wood returned on board at eleven 
o'clock. Got underway for Ponce taking mail. Captain Hunt, U. 
S. A., and Mr. McCormick onboard as passengers for Ponce. 

A. M. Procter. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

Underway under one boiler bound to Ponce. At three o'clock 
passed a vessel on our port beam standing to the eastward which 
appeared to be an English war-ship. Reached Ponce at 3.55 and, 
securing permission, anchored in eight fathoms of water. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

At anchor in Port Ponce. Lieutenant Huse representing the 
Captain called on Captain Frederick Rodgers, commanding the 
Puritan, senior officer present. Captain Hunt went onboard the 
Columbia to take passage for home. Mr. McCormick went on 
shore. 

Harry P. Huse. 



6 to 8 P. M. 
Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 



Thos. C. Wood. 



8 P. M. to midnight. 

At anchor in Ponce harbor; weather pleasant, swell from south- 
ward and eastward. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



Il8 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Ponce, Puerto Rico, Tuesday, August i6, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Sent cutter in tow of Terror's steam launch to bring off laborers 
and lighters. Paymaster Brown went onshore to receive laborers 
and lighters and returned with same. Got underway and went 
alongside collier Saturn. Columbia left for Key West. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Coaling from Saturn. Finished at 11.30, having taken on board 
twenty-four tons. At 10.50 Flagship signalled for Commanding 
Officer to come aboard, and as Commanding Officer was indis- 
posed. Lieutenant Huse reported and returned with orders to get 
underway at once for San Juan. Made preparations for sea cruis- 
ing, sending native laborers aboard Saturn. Left chief steward 
Lynn and seaman Harbour onshore. Left alongside Saturn at II.55 
and stood to sea. Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

Weather pleasant; running to the westward from Port Ponce. 

At four o'clock had Cape Roco abeam, distant 5.2 miles. 

, seaman, was put in double irons for safe keeping awaiting 

investigation by Captain. George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Changed course to north at S-30 and to N ^ E at six o'clock. 
Wind shifted from east south east to north by east. Weather threat- 
ening. Sighted Desacheo Island at 6.30 P. M. 

A. M. Procter. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather overcast and squally, changing latter part of watch; wind 
light from northeast. At 7- 10 sighted Jiguero light two points on 
starboard bow. At 7.20 changed course to N N E ;^ E., and saw 
loom of lights in the direction of Mayaguez. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather threatening and squally. At 8.42 had Jiguero light 
abeam distant 3.5 miles to eastward. At 10.30 changed course from 
N N E YzE to east. George H. Norman, Jr. 



A REST IN QUIET HARBOR II9 

Standing Along Coast of Puerto Rico, 
Midnight to 4 A. M. Wednesday, August 17, 1898. 

Stiff to fresh breezes from E ^ S. Standing along northern 
coast of Puerto Rico. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

DayHght at 5.15. Made land on our starboard bow and beam. 
At 5.40 changed course to south and stood in to land. At 5.55 
stood to eastward again and sighted wreck of steamer on east end 
of Cobras Island. At 6.40 made out forts at San Juan on our star- 
board bow. At eight o'clock the Morro of San Juan bore S by W 
on course E by N distant 3.5 miles, patent log reading 45.4; revo- 
lutions 78. Weather squally; swell moderate from eastward. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather squally with hard rains. At 11.50 had Cape San Juan 
light abeam bearing S ^ W, distant about five miles. Patrick Kay, 
ship's cook, 1st class, reported the expiration of his term of en- 
listment. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Sighted Culebra Island at 12.30. Running on various courses 
from bearings. Sighted St. Thomas at 1.30. At end of watch, 
standing along coast of St. Thomas Island. Weather threatening. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Came to anchor in harbor of St. Thomas at five o'clock. Captain 
of the Port came on board. Following vessels were at anchor in 
the harbor: U. S. S. Cincinnati; a Danish man-of-war, the St. 
Thomas; and a Dutch man-of-vi'ar, the Friezland; also the Ville de 
Marseilles, tug Hercules and other shipping. Received official 
visits from Lieutenant Baron van Asbeck of the Friezland and 
Lieutenant Bastrup of the St. Thomas. Weather overcast and 
cloudy; fifteen fathoms of chain out. 

J. T. Edson. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; wind east; barometer steady. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Watch uneventful. George H. Norman, Jr. 



I20 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, Thursday, August i8, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

At anchor in harbor of St. Thomas, D. W. I.; weather pleasant; 
watch uneventful. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

An Italian steamer entered harbor at six o'clock, and went along- 
side of dock. Sent whaleboat ashore at 6.45. Scrubbing deck and 
washing paint work. Shore lighter came alongside at 7.10. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Lieutenant Huse called on Captains of Danish man-of-war St. 
Thomas and Dutch man-of-war Friezland and on Captain Chester 
of the Cincinnati. Executive Officer of Friezland called on Cap- 
tain. Consul Van Horn came on board. Lieutenant Wood rep- 
resenting Captain called on Governor accompanied by consul Van 
Horn. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

An officer from the Friezland came on board at three o'clock 
bringing with him his commanding officer's card, returning call of 
our Executive Officer. Sent mail to Hercules about to sail north. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Liberty men returning. Tug Hercules left 
port. 

A. M. Procter. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; liberty men returning to ship. At eight o'clock 
eight men remained absent. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather clear; wind in strong puffs from east north east. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



CREW GO ON LIBERTY 121 

St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, Friday, August 19, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Showers; watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. Touched up rust spots outside of ship pre- 
paratory to painting ship. , fireman 2nd class, re- 
turned on board eleven hours over time; , machinist 

1st class, returned on board thirteen hours overtime. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Water lighter came alongside at ten o'clock. Liberty party went 
ashore in shore boats at eleven to return at sundown. Cincinnati 
signalled to go alongside coaling lighter at 10.45. The Captain of 
the Danish cruiser came aboard at 11.05. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Got up anchor at one o'clock and lay alongside of coaling schoon- 
er Southard. Sent ashore for men to do the handhng of coal. 
French steamer Ville de Marseilles left the harbor at two. Weather 
pleasant; wind moderating. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; lying alongside schooner Southard coaling ship 
and taking water. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Hauled away from coal schooner and anchored. 

A. M. Procter. 



8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 



J. T. Edson. 



122 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

St. Thomas, Danish West Indies, Saturday, August 20, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Heavy and short rain squall about two o'clock; otherwise pleas- 
ant. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant. Called all hands at five. Preparing ship for 
painting. At 6.30, Dutch cruiser Friezland left the harbor. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Anchored in harbor of Charlotte Amalia, St. Thomas, D. W. I., 
painting ship. Discharged ashes into ash lighter. 

A. M. Procter. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Water lighter came alongside at 2.30 containing 5,500 gallons of 

^ater. , machinist 2nd class, was placed in double 

irons for being under the influence of liquor while on duty. Light 
showers at three o'clock. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant, showery latter part of watch. Finished taking 
water from lighter. At 5.20 Captain Wainwright visited Captain 
Chester of Cincinnati. Paymaster brought on board from shore 
$2500. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



8 P. M. to midnight. 
Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 



A. M. Procter. 



ENTERING GUANICA AGAIN I23 

Making Passage to Ponce, Puerto Rico, 
Midnight to 4 A. M. Sunday, August 21, 1898. 

Weather clear and pleasant. J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Called all hands at 4.30. At five o'clock made preparations for 
sea. At 5.20 signalled to Cincinnati for permission to get under- 
way. At 5.40 called all hands up anchor and stood out of harbor 
of St. Thomas. At 6.17 took departure from Flamingo Point, dist- 
ant one-half mile bearing abeam. Set course S W >^ W for Ponce, 
Puerto Rico; patent log reading 12.0. At 7.25 changed course to 

5 W to clear east point of Crab Island bearing one-half point on 
starboard bow. Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. At 8.07 with east point of Crab Island abeam 
changed course from SW to WSWJ^W; log reading 31. At 
9.10 had lighthouse on starboard beam (not charted), distant 2.3 
miles. At 10.55 had Tupa light abeam, distant 3.2 miles, log read- 
i"& 62.8. George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Underway for Ponce; passed San Domingo man-of-war. Sighted 
Muertos Island at 1.30 P. M. Stood in to Ponce and anchored 
on port quarter of Annapolis. Captain went aboard Annapolis and 
returned. Paymaster Brown went ashore to settle bills. German 
man-of-war got underway and stood to eastward. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Got up anchor and stood out of harbor for Guanica at 4.45. Pat- 
ent log read 3.4 as we passed the red buoy at entrance. Came to 
anchor at Guanica at 6.30. Weather clear and pleasant. 

J. T. Edson. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

At anchor in Guanica harbor. Signalled Puritan for permission 
to remain till morning in order to obtain mail for Guantanamo. 
Puritan, Terror and Amphitrite sent mail to us. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant until 11.30 when heavy rain and wind squall 
struck harbor from southward and eastward. 

» George H. Norman, Jr. 



124 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

At Sea, Monday, August 22, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Showers first part of watch. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Called all hands at five o'clock. Got up anchor at 5.40 and stood 
out; course set west at 6.30. Lighthouse on west end Puerto Rico 
abeam at 7.30, patent log 19.8 at 7.35. Course set N W ^ W at 
7.48. Transport No. 5 passed close to at 7.50. Weather squally; 
wind from east. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

At eight o'clock Roco light, Puerto Rico, bore N 78° E., distant 
six miles. At 8.30 sighted Desacheo Island broad ofT starboard 
bow, distant about twenty-eight miles. At 9.45 Mono Island on 
port bow, distant about twelve miles. At 10.20 Desacheo Island 
bore abeam, distant ten miles. By order of Captain released from 

confinement , machinist 2nd class. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

Sighted land on port bow at 1.45. At 2.30 changed course to 
N by W and ran seven miles to clear charted rocks. Ship was set 
to southward by current. At 3.10 changed course to N W, patent 
log reading 97.5. At end of watch Point Macao bore on the bow, 
patent log 6. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

At 4.20 Point Macao bore abeam (S W), distant four miles. 
Weather overcast and cloudy with slight shower at 6.45. 

J. T. Edson. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather cloudy; wind light from northward and eastward. At 
6.40 made Samana Point bearing N W 5^ W, distant twenty miles. 
Sea smooth. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Standing on course NW^^W; at 11.30 made out land on port 
beam. Changed course at 11.55 to N W J^ W. 

A. M. Procter. 



ALONG NORTH COAST OF HAITI I25 

At Sea, Tuesday, August 23, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Course changed to W N W ^ W at 1.43, patent log reading 11.8. 
Weather squally. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather cloudy; wind freshening from eastward. At daylight 
(5 A. M.) made Point Patella on port bow, distant about twenty 
miles. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Changed course to west at eight o'clock. Island of Haiti in sight 
along port side, distant about twenty-five miles. Quarters for in- 
spection at 9.30 followed by inspection of boat gear. Sighted Island 
of Tortuga two points on port bow at 1.55. 

A. M. Procter. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Changed course to W by S at noon. Weather pleasant. The 
Island of Tortuga bears south, distant about five miles. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. At 4.51 west point of Tortuga Island bore 
abeam, distant four miles. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Coast of St. Nicholas Mole bore S S W at 
1. 10, distant about twenty miles. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather clear and pleasant. Course W by S, making 78 revolu- 
tions or a little under eight knots. No lights or land sighted. 

J. T. Edson. 



126 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

TVT-j • w . A AT At Sea, Wednesday, August 24, 1898. 

Midnight to 4 A. M. j-. fe t, y 

Weather pleasant; wind light, sea smooth. At 12.30 sighted 
what was thought to be Maysi light bearing north north west about 
seventeen miles distant. Sighted several steamer lights during 
watch, the vessels apparently standing to the northward and east- 
ward. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

At daylight made out Cuban coast on starboard beam. Changed 
course to W N W and ran in towards coast at 5.10 A. M. At 6.45 
headed W J^ N. Standing towards Guantanamo at slow speed at 
end of watch. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Dropped anchor in Guantanamo at 8.45 A. M. Captain Brown- 
son came on board. Captain Wainwright visited flagship Newark. 
Anchored in the harbor are the Newark, Marblehead, New Orleans, 
Dixie, Yankee, Glacier, Vulcan, Vixen, Hist, Kanawah, Fern, and 
Solace. The Niagara with Saturn in tow entered harbor at 10.45. 
George Lynn, wardroom steward, and Wm. A. Harbour, master- 
at-arms 3rd class, reported on board at 11.45 from the Niagara. 

J. T. Edson. 
Noon to 4 P. M. 

At anchor at Guantanamo. At two o'clock. Fern got underway 
and stood out to sea. Sent mail to Dixie at 3.15. At four o'clock, 
Dixie got underway and stood out of harbor for New York, fol- 
lowed at 4.10 by Solace. At 1.20 sent Lawerence, ordinary seaman, 
sick, to Solace. • 

Thos. C. Wood. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Guard boat came alongside bringing official mail. William 
Thomas, seaman, was transferred to this ship from Marblehead with 
papers and efifects. 

A. M. Procter. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

At anchor at Guantanamo; weather pleasant. Received signal 
from Flagship to get coal to-morrow from Leonidas. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant and calm; visiting party returned from New 
Orleans at 8.15. ' Tiios. C. Wood. 



STOWING AMMUNITION BELOW 127 

GuANTANAMO, CuBA, Thursday, August 25, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Crew engaged in scrubbing clothes. Rigged in boats and port 
boom and made preparation for going alongside Sterling for water. 
Weather pleasant. At 7.05 in response to signal, sent Steward to 
Glacier after stores. Returned at 8.05. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. At 8.20 moved up alongside the Sterling to 
get water; finding however, it was too salty, decided not to take 
it aboard and moved away and anchored. Usual routine of ship 
observed. Got aboard provisions, meat, etc. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Anchored in Guantanamo bay; weather pleasant. Struck below 
all ammunition and unloaded pistol belts. Commander-in-Chief 
flying his pennant visited Sterling, Saturn, and Niagara. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

At five o'clock received visit from Commodore Watson and Cap- 
tain Goodrich. Weather pleasant. Board of Survey condemned 
and threw overboard one-half barrel of musty flour. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

No change in weather; parties from New Orleans, Glacier, Hist, 
and Sterling visited the ship and returned at eight o'clock. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather calm and pleasant; at 10.20 Montgomery got underway 
and left the harbor with Commodore Watson. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



128 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

GuANTANAMO, CuBA, Friday, August 26, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
No change in weather conditions; watch quiet. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

At six o'clock sent cutter to Glacier for provisions and ice with 
Chief Pay Yeoman and Steward. Made preparations for coaling 
ship, and went alongside Leonidas for coal at seven. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Began coaling ship from Leonidas at 8.15. Coal hot and con- 
taining some sulphur. 



Noon to 4 P. M. 

Continued to coal ship. 



A. M. Procter. 



A. M. Procter. 



4 to 8 P. M. 

Finished coaling ship having taken on board seventy-one tons of 
bituminous coal. Hauled out from collier and anchored; cleaned 
ship; and sent men in swimming. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Captain McCalla called on board; Captain Young and ofificers of 
Hist called on board. Allowed fires to die out in boiler A. 

A. M. Procter. 



STERLING GETS ON REEF 



129 



GuANTANAMO, CuBA, Saturday, August 27, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Watch uneventful; weather pleasant. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Sent boat to Glacier for supplies; began general cleaning day. 

A. M. Procter. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Copy of specifications in the case of , seaman, to be 

tried by Summary Court Martial were delivered to the accused. 
Cutter with Paymaster and Steward sent to Glacier for stores at 
nine o'clock; returned at 10.45. Unloaded cutter and sent it to 
Niagara with several packages of coal bags. Crew engaged until 
1 1. 15 in scrubbing deck and cleaning ship. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Sterling, Saturn, and Niagara got up anchor and stood out to 
sea at noon. At one o'clock the Sterling signalled she was aground. 
Nashville was ordered by Flagship to get underway and assist 
Sterling. Nashville returned to her anchorage at three. Captain 
Wainwright and Lieutenant Huse left the ship at 3.30. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

First whaler returned at 5.20. A Norwegian merchant steamer 
came out of inner harbor at 5.30 and stood out to sea. At five 
o'clock the Captain and Lieutenant Huse returned. Served out 
clean hammocks at evening quarters. 

J. T. Edson. 



6 to 8 P. M. 

The Montgomery entered the harbor at 7.30 
pleasant. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Montgomery came to anchor at eight o'clock. 



P. M. Weather 
J. T. Edson. 

Weather clear. 
J. T. Edson. 



130 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

GuANTANAMO, CuEA, Sunday, August 28, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
No change in weather; watch uneventful. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Crew engaged in scrubbing deck and getting ready for inspection. 
At 6.3s sent cutter to Glacier for provisions. At 6.45 steamship 
Milly Brooks, showing no colors, entered the harbor from the east- 
ward and stood in to the inner harbor. She was signalled, " Heave 
to, I have important news for you " by the Flagship, but made no 
response. 

J. T. Ebson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Usual Sunday inspection at ten o'clock by Lieutenant-Com- 
mander Wainwright, Commanding. Petty officers were granted 
permission to go sailing in first whaleboat and remain until S P. M. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Visiting party to Newark returned at four 
o'clock. Officers of other vessels visited this ship. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather unchanged; watch uneventful. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Lieutenant Huse and Chief Engineer McEl- 
roy visited Newark. At 7.50, Hist got underway for Kingston, 
Jamaica, and passed under our stern bound out. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Steamer Milly Brooks from Caymanera passed down river and 
out of harbor. At ten o'clock Montgomery got underway and 
stood out to sea bound for Guanica, Puerto Rico. Weather pleas- 
ant. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



HOMEWARD BOUND I3I 

GuANTANAMO, CuBA, Monday, August 29, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 
Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Called all hands at five o'clock. Sent cutter with Paymaster 
Brown and Steward to Glacier for ice and meat. Scrubbed ham- 
mocks. At six o'clock, Nashville got up anchor and went along- 
side Leonidas for coal. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Went alongside Vulcan at 9-5S- Summary Court Martial on 
, seaman, convened at 10.05. Testimony being all in, 



court adjourned at 11.20 and prisoner was confined in double irons. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Went alongside of Leonidas at noon and took onboard twenty- 
one tons of coal, casting off at 4.30. Received from U. S. S. Scor- 
pion George Picton, seaman, for passage home. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Received from U. S. S. Vulcan F. F. Shipp, Chief Yeoman, for 
passage home. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Naval Cadets H. M. Gleason, C. A. Weichart, J. H. Tomb, and 
H. G. Sparrow reported on board from U. S. S. Marblehead. 
Weighed anchor at 6.05 and stood out of bay. With an oflfing of 
about two miles made course east, patent log reading 2.6. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

:- -:.i^ 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant; bright moonlight. Sighted small sloop in- 
shore at nine o'clock. 

A. M. Procter. 



132 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Midnight to 4 A. M. At Sea, Tuesday, August 30, 1898. 

Changed course to N E by N at 1.04, patent log reading 56.6. 
Maysi light sighted at 2.04 bearing three points on port bow. At 
3.08 changed course to N by W, patent log reading 72. Maysi light 
was abeam at 3.50, distant four miles, patent log 78.8. Weather 
pleasant, wind northeast. 

J. T. Edson. 
4 to 8 A. M. 

Clear and pleasant; gentle breezes from northeast by east; ba- 
rometer rising. At 5.30 put second boiler into use and increased 
number of revolutions to 100 per minute. At sunrise, sun bore N 
83° E, course N by W. At 6.15 passed steamer bound south. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant. Course at eight o'clock, N by W; changed 
course at nine to N ^ W. At 11. 10 sighted steamer on starboard 
beam standing to southward. At 11.30 sighted steamer on starboard 
bow and at 11.50 another steamer on starboard bow both standing 
to the southward. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 
Noon to 4 P- M. 

Weather pleasant; gentle breezes from east; barometer falling 
slowly. At two o'clock sighted Mira Por Vos Islets. At 2.15 
changed course to N N E, patent log 86.7. At 2.20 changed course 
to N by W, patent log 87.6. At 2.54 changed course to N ^ E, 
patent log 95. 

A. M. Procter. 
4 to 6 P. M. 

Made Fortune Island at 4.45, bearing N 45° E, patent log reading 
15.7; abeam at 5.45, patent log reading 26. Changed course to N 
by E 14 E at 6.30, patent log 34.6. Bow bearing of Bird Rock light 
taken at 6.30, patent log 34.6. 

J. T. Edson. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; barometer steady, rising slightly. At 7.17 Bird 
Island light bore abeam nine miles distant. 

Thos. C. Wood. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant; at 11.50 sighted a white light in the horizon 
half a point on starboard bow. Course N by E ^ E. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



HEADING FOR NEW YORK I33 

At Sea, Wednesday, August 31, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; bright moonlight. Passed three steamers, all 
heading about S by W. At 1.40 sighted Watling Island light. At 
2.10 Watling Island light abeam, distant ten miles, patent log 16.7; 
changed course to N J^ E. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; Hght air from northeast. Crew engaged in 
scrubbing decks. Course N ^E. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather warm and pleasant; sea smooth. At 10.30 changed 
course to north. Latitude at noon N 25° 43'. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather pleasant with occasional showers. Course north. Watch 
uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant. Called all hands to muster at five o'clock and 
published the finding and sentence of a Summary Court Martial in 

the case of , seaman as follows: Said to 

be disrated to ordinary seaman and to loose fifty dollars' pay. 

, was released from arrest and restored to duty. 

A. M. Procter. 
6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; light breeze from southeast. Watch 
uneventful. 

J. T. Edson. 
8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant; occasional light showers; bright moonlight 
Swell moderate from southward and eastward; barometer steady. 

Thos. C. Wood. 



134 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

At Sea, Thursday, September i, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; bright moonlight; course north. Watch un- 
eventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather pleasant; barometer rising. Executed morning orders. 

A. M. Procter. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Clear and pleasant; gentle breezes from east south east and east 
by north. Barometer rising. Rain squalls to windward. Watch 
uneventful. Aired bedding during watch. 

J. T. Edson. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Clear and pleasant; barometer steady; light breezes from eastward. 
Piped down aired bedding and scrubbed and washed clothes at 
seven bells. The Officer of the Deck condemned about five pounds 
of bread and five pounds of flour, belonging to No. i mess. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; at five o'clock changed course from north to 
north one-quarter east. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; barometer high. 



A. M. Procter. 



8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant; bright full moon. Engines making 92 revolu- 
tions. At 11.50 a green light was reported by forecastle lookout 
one point on starboard bow. This light was also seen by Quarter- 
master but soon disappeared. 

J. T. Edson. 



SPEAKING THE ANNAPOLIS 135 

At Sea, Friday, September 2, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; bright moonlight; sea smooth. No 
lights or vessels sighted during watch. Revolutions 92.3; distance 
run during watch, 39.4 knots. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather bright; light airs from eastward and flat calms; sea 
glassy; watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather calm and warm; barometer high. Overhauled battery. 
Changed course at noon to N by E, patent log 76.3. 

A. M. Procter. 

Noon to 4 P. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; light air from westward. Crew en- 
gaged on boat gear. A steamer sighted on port bow headed west- 
ward. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant. Vessel reported in previous watch 
proved to be the U. S. S. Annapolis with whom we exchanged sig- 
nals, asking, " Where are you bound? " 

Thos. C. Wood. 

6 to 8 P. M. 
Weather pleasant; watch uneventful. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

8 P. M. to midnight 

Weather pleasant; bright moonlight; freshening breeze. Sighted 
Diamond Shoal lightship at 9.55. Changed course at ten o'clock to 
N N E ^ E, Diamond Shoal light abeam. 

A. M. Procter. 
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136 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

At Sea, Saturday, September 3, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather clear and pleasant; bright moonlight; wind from the 
west and gradually freshening. No sail or lights sighted. A sound- 
ing taken at four o'clock showed no bottom at sixty fathoms. 

J. T. Edson. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Weather clear; wind freshening from westward; barometer slowly 
falling. No change of course during watch and no sails or lights 
sighted. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Weather pleasant; course changed at nine o'clock from N N E 
^ E to N N E. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 

Noon to 4 P- M. 

Changed course at one o'clock to N by E ^ E. Passed two 
steamers heading to southward and one brigantine heading to 
northward. Finished scrubbing. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 6 P. M. 

At 4.4s changed course to N by E, patent log 62.7. A sounding 
taken at five o'clock showed twenty-five fathoms. Barometer still 
falling about one hundredth each hour. 

J. T. Edson. 

6 to 8 P. M. 

Weather pleasant; wind moderating. At 7.40 sighted Five Fath- 
om lightship three points on the port bow. Moon rose at 7.50. 

Thos. C. Wood. 

8 P. M. to midnight. 

Weather pleasant. At nine passed a tow standing to southward. 
At 9.27 changed course from N by E to north; at 9.40 to N E ^ N; 
at 9.50 to N E and passed a tow bound north. At 11.35 had Abse- 
com light on port bow, patent log reading 31. i. At midnight,, 
sounding gave fifteen fathoms. 

George H. Norman, Jr. 



HOME AGAIN 1 37 

At Sea, Sunday, September 4, 1898. 
Midnight to 4 A. M. 

Weather cool and pleasant; barometer steady. Absecom light 
abeam at 12.57, distant twelve miles. Sighted Tucker's Island light 
at I. IS, and Bamegat light at 1.30. Barnegat light was abeam at 
3.51, distant thirteen miles. Passed five steamers and one barge all 
heading to southward. Took sounding at four o'clock in fifteen 
fathoms. 

A. M. Procter. 

4 to 8 A. M. 

Course changed to north at 5.40, patent log 90.9. A sounding 
taken at six o'clock showed sixteen fathoms. Land sighted on port 
bow at 6.15 A. M. Made the Highlands at 6.45. Weather pleas- 
ant; numerous sails in sight. The Jersey shore in plain sight along 
the port side. 

J. T. Edson. 

8 A. M. to noon. 

Clear and pleasant. Made Scotland lightship and ran in through 
Swash Channel. Made ship's name K J S V by international signal 
code to Sandy Hook station. Station signalled F D G S (welcome); 
replied D W Q P (thanks). Many steamers saluted with whistles 
or cheered as we passed up the bay. Stopped a few minutes at 
Quarantine for pratique and went on to Tompkinsville. Exchanged 
numbers with Indiana and got permission to anchor. Anchored in 
six fathoms of water with thirty fathoms of chain. Ships of North 
Atlantic squadron at anchorage cheered as we steamed past. 

Harry P. Huse. 



AFTER ONE HUNDRED DAYS. 

The Gloucester was back in New York harbor after an 
absence of just one hundred days. During that time she 
had been in action at Aguadores, Santiago, Guanica, and 
Arroyo, and had facihtated the landing of troops in Puerto 
Rico by cutting out lighters at Guanica and Port Ponce. 
With a few exceptions her complement was unchanged: 
J. W. Williams, coal-passer, was sent home suffering from 
injuries incurred before enlistment; W. H. Lawerence, ordi- 
nary seaman, was transferred to the Solace with an obsti- 
nate case of fever which, however, soon left him on reach- 
ing a better climate; A. Jaggi, coxswain, was transferred to 
the Newark at his own request just before coming north; 
Mr. Procter, who had been left in the navy-yard hospital, 
rejoined the ship in time to be in the battle of July 3rd; and 
William Thomas, seaman, was transferred from the Marble- 
head August 24th. 

The rest of the cruise was uneventful. On the loth of 
September, the Gloucester sailed for Boston where she re- 
mained till the 15th, going thence to visit the picturesque 
old New England city after which she was called. There 
had been much disgust felt by the people of Gloucester when 
that name was given to the yacht Corsair, and perhaps they 
felt some jealousy that Castine, Machias, and above all, 
Marblehead, should be the sponsors of larger vessels. But 
now they extended the most enthusiastic welcome to the 
little yacht. The whole population seemed to have turned 
out to do her honor, and amid the screaming of whistles, 
the waving of flags, and the cheers of the thousands afloat 



140 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

or lining the water-front, the Gloucester came to anchor in 
the inner harbor. 

Everything was done by the town's people to make the 
visit a pleasant and a memorable one. A stay of three days, 
during which the ship was thrown open to the pubHc, 
enabled all to come on board who cared to do so; and 
thousands availed themselves of the opportunity. As a 
mark of appreciation of the hospitality of the city the na- 
tional ensign taken ashore by the landing party at Guanica, 
and therefore the first United States flag hoisted on the 
island of Puerto Rico, was presented to the Mayor. 

The Gloucester returned to Boston September i8th and 
remained there till the 25th. On the way to New York, 
thick weather induced the captain to anchor overnight in 
Provincetown. On the 27th she was back at the anchorage 
off Tompkinsville; and on the ist of October she was under- 
way for Annapolis, where the superintendent had requested 
she be sent for the use of the cadets. 

The citizens of Philadelphia asked that the Gloucester be 
present at their great peace festival, and the request was 
granted. In the procession, the " Gloucesters " were ac- 
corded a prominent place, and their appearance always 
called forth cheers and enthusiastic applause. 

The ship then returned to Annapolis and moored along- 
side the Santee's wharf. By this time nearly all the orig- 
inal ofificers had been detached, and in a few days Ensign 
Thomae, who had joined the ship in Boston as the relief 
of Lieutenant Wood, was left in command with just suffi- 
cient men to keep the ship in order. The pennant has not 
been hauled down, and the colors that flew at Aguadores, 
Santiago, Guanica, Ponce, and Arroyo, are still hoisted 
every morning at eight o'clock. Lieutenant-Commander 
Wainwright from the deck of the old Santee can look across 
the wharf at his late command and still exercises authority 



LAID UP AT ANNAPOLIS I41 

over her as the Officer in Charge of Ships, U. S. Naval 
Academy, and Assistant Engineer Procter, who has re- 
lieved Ensign Thomae, reports daily to his former captain 
the condition of his ship. 

U. S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md. 
December, 1898. 



142 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 



Roster of expeditions of which no special report was 
made, but which are recorded in the log. 

Landing party at Banes, Cuba, June 6th, 1898: 

Lieutenant A. H. Button, commanding. 

Whitelock, Quentin, Tierney, Loehrs, Macklin, Daly. 

Landing party to protect Spanish prisoners, July 3rd, 1898: 

Lieutenant George H. Norman, commanding. 
Bond, Thompson, Rozzle, Lykke, Lewis, Mulcahey, Hillman, 
Halverson, Noble, Dahl, Collin, Loehrs. 

Cutting-out expedition at Port Ponce, July 27th, 1898: 

Cutter: Lieutenant Harry P. Huse, commanding. 

Assistant Paymaster Alexander Brown. 

Keller (Cox), Chipman, Englert, Davis, Wirtane, Murphy, Rozzle, 
Halverson, Tierney, Hillman, Loehrs, Kleinkopf, Brown. 

Whaler: Lieutenant George H. Norman, Jr., commanding. 

Bond, Dahl (Cox), Harbour, Kastell, Thompson, Whetton, Lykke, 
Mulcahey. 



REPORTS OF 

CAPTAIN WAINWRIGHT AND OFFICERS, ON THE 

BATTLE OF JULY 3, 1898 



144 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

STATIONS IN BATTLE, JULY 3, 1898. 

On the Bridge: 

Lieutenant-Commander Wainwright, Captain. 
Lieutenant Huse, Executive and Navigator. 
Assistant Engineer Procter, Aid. 
Chief Quartermaster Bechtold, Signalman. 
Quartermaster Green, at the Wheel. 
Quartermaster Noble, Orderly. 

First Division, Starboard: 

Lieutenant Norman, Commanding Division. 
Gun No. I, 3-pounder rapid-fire. Bond. 
Gun No. 3, 6-pounder rapid-fire, Whitelock. 
Gun No. 5, 6-pounder rapid-fire, Dahl. 

First Division, Port: 

Ensign Edson, Commanding Division. 

Assistant Surgeon Bransford, Volunteer (fired No. 4 gun). 

Gun No. 2, 6-pounder rapid-fire, Keller. 

Gun No. 4, 6-pounder rapid-fire. Lynch. 

In charge of ammunition supply, forward, Meehan. 

Second Division: 

Lieutenant Wood, Commanding Division. 

Gun No. 8, 3-pounder rapid-fire, fired by Lieut. Wood. 

Gun No. 9, 3-pounder rapid-fire, Jaggi. 

Gun No. 10, 3-pounder rapid-fire. Lacy. 

In charge of ammunition supply, aft. Bee. 

Auxiliary Division: 

Assistant Paymaster Brown, Commanding Division. 
Gun No. 6, 6-millimetre Colt automatic, Mr. Brown. 
Gun No. 7, 6-millimetre Colt automatic, Chipman. 

Engineer Division: 

Passed Assistant Engineer McElroy. Commanding Division. 

At reversing gear and throttle, Jennings. 

At annunciator. Johanson. 

Overseeing oilers, etc.. Hare. 

In charge of fire-room, McKeon. 

In charge of dynamo. Graves. 



REPORT OF LIEUTENANT-COMMANDER 
RICHARD WAINWRIGHT, CAPTAIN. 

U. S. S. Gloucester, 
Oflf Santiago de Cuba, Cuba. 
July 6, 1898. 
Sir: — 

1. I have the honor to report that at the battle of San- 
tiago on July 3rd, the officers and crew of the Gloucester 
were uninjured and the vessel was not injured in hull or 
machinery, the battery only requiring some slight over- 
hauling. It is now in excellent condition. 

2. I enclose herewith a copy of the report of the execu- 
tive officer, made in compliance with paragraph 525, page 
no, Naval Regulations, which report I beheve to be correct 
in all particulars. I also enclose copies of the reports of 
the several officers which may prove valuable for future 
reference. 

3. It was the plain duty of the Gloucester to look after 
the destroyers, and she was held back, gaining steam, until 
they appeared at the entrance. The Indiana poured in a 
hot lire from all her secondary battery upon the destroyers, 
but Captain Taylor's signal, " Gunboats close in," gave se- 
curity that we would not be fired on by our own ships. 
Until the leading destroyer was injured, our course was 
converging necessarily; but as soon as she slackened her 
speed, we headed directly for both vessels, firing both port 
and starboard batteries as the occasion offered. 

4. All the officers and nearly all the men deserve my 
highest praise during the action. The escape of the Glou- 
cester was due mainly to the accuracy and rapidity of the 



146 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

fire. The efficiency of this fire, as well as that of the ship 
generally, was largely due to the intelligent and unremitting 
efforts of the executive officer, Lieutenant Harry P. Huse. 
The result is more to his credit when it is remembered that 
a large proportion of the officers and men were untrained 
when the Gloucester was commissioned. Throughout the 
action he was on the bridge and carried out my orders with 
great coolness. That we were able to close in with the 
destroyers, and until we did so they were not seriously in- 
jured, was largely due to the skill and constant attention 
of Passed Assistant Engineer George H. McElroy. The 
blowers were put on and the speed increased to seventeen 
knots without causing a tube to leak or a brass to heat. 
Lieutenant Thomas C. Wood, Lieutenant George H. Nor- 
man, Jr., and Ensign John T. Edson, not only controlled the 
fire of the guns in their divisions and prevented waste of 
ammunition, but they also did some excellent shooting 
themselves. Acting Assistant Surgeon J. F, Bransford took 
charge of one of the guns and fired it himself occasionally. 
Acting Assistant Paymaster Alexander H. Brown had 
charge of the two Colt guns, firing one himself, and they did 
excellent work. Assistant Engineer A. M. Procter carried 
my orders from the bridge and occasionally fired a gun when 
I found it was not being served quite satisfactorily. All 
were cool and active at a time when they could have had 
but little hope of escaping uninjured. 

5. Lieutenants Wood and Norman, Ensign Edson, and 
Assistant Engineer Procter were in charge of the boats 
engaged in saving life. They all risked their lives repeat- 
edly in boarding and remaining near the two destroyers 
and the two armored cruisers when their guns were being 
discharged by the heat and their magazines and boilers were 
exploding. They also showed great skill in landing and 
taking off the prisoners through the surf. 



RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROMOTION I47 

6. Of the men mentioned in the several reports I would 
call especial attention to John Bond, Chief Boatswain's 
Mate. He would have been recommended to the Depart- 
ment for promotion prior to his gallant conduct during the 
action of July 3rd. I would also recommend to your atten- 
tion Robert P. Jennings, Chief Machinist, mentioned in the 
report of Mr. McElroy. I believe it would have a good 
effect to recognize the skill of the men and the danger in- 
curred by the Engineer's force. I would also recommend 
that the acting appointments of those men mentioned by the 
officers in their reports be made permanent. 

7. The wounded and exhausted prisoners were well and 
skillfully tended by Assistant Surgeon Bransford, assisted 
by Ensign Edson, who is also a surgeon. 

8. The Admiral, his officers, and men, were treated with 
all consideration and care possible. They were fed and 
clothed as far as our limited means would permit. 

Very respectfully, 

Richard Wainwright, 
Lieutenant-Commander, U. S. N., Commanding. 

To the Commander-in-Chief, U. S. Naval Force, 
North Atlantic Station. 



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REPORT OF LIEUTENANT HARRY P. HUSE, 
EXECUTIVE OFFICER. 

U. S. S. Gloucester, 

Off Santiago de Cuba, 

July 4, 1898. 
Sir: — 

1. I have the honor to submit the following report on 
the battle of Santiago, July 3rd, 1898. 

2. At 9.43 A. M. the Gloucester, then being about 3000 
yards southeast of Morro, the officer of the deck reported 
that the Spanish fleet was coming out of Santiago. All 
hands were called to general quarters. You came on the 
bridge and I took the deck. Fire was opened at 3500 yards 
from the after guns (3-pounder rapid-fire) ; and, as they were 
brought to bear, from the bow gun (3-pounder rapid-fire) 
and the starboard guns forward (6-pounder rapid-fire). The 
fire-room blowers were started, and, turning to starboard, 
the range was decreased to 3000 yards. Four Spanish cruis- 
ers came out in column and stood to the westward close in 
shore. In the belief that the two torpedo destroyers known 
to be in the harbor would come out, you directed me to slow 
down and wait for them, keeping up a deliberate fire on the 
cruisers from the port battery. There was no other gun- 
boat with the fleet at the time, and the battleships Iowa, 
Indiana, Oregon and Texas and the armored cruiser Brook- 
lyn were engaged with the four Spanish vessels, Cristobal 
Colon, Oquendo, Viscaya and Infanta Maria Teresa (flag), 
all standing to the westward under full head of steam. The 
forts on shore kept up a slow fire throughout the action till 
it was evident to them that our boats were being used to 
rescue Spanish seamen, when their fire ceased. 



REPORT OF LIEUTENANT HUSE I49 

3. When the larger vessels were well clear and the 
rear one about 1500 yards to the westward of Morro, the 
destroyers Pluton and Furor came out and followed in their 
wake. At once we opened rapid fire on them from the 
starboard battery at a range of 2500 yards, and the engines 
were run at full speed, the ship heading about north north 
west. Presently signal was made from the Indiana, " Gun- 
boats will advance." After this signal it appeared that the 
fight between this ship and the two apparently uninjured 
destroyers was a thing apart from the battle in which the 
larger ships were engaged. The starboard forward guns 
(one 3-pounder and two 6-pounder rapid-fire) were turned 
on the leading vessel, the Pluton, while the starboard after 
gun and the stern gun (both 3-pounder rapid-fire) were 
aimed at the Furor. The speed of the Gloucester was grad- 
ually increased to over 17 knots, and then we were slowly 
overhauling the torpedo-destroyers and closing in towards 
them. TJie fire from both sides was vigorous, but while 
many shots struck the water close alongside or went whist- 
ling over our heads, we were not hit once during the whole 
engagement. This is the more remarkable as the monoto- 
nous reports of an automatic gun could be heard after the 
2500 yard range was passed and the zone of fire could be 
distinctly traced by a line of splashes describing accurately 
the length of the ship and gradually approaching it. But at 
a distance variously estimated from ten to fifty yards, the 
automatic fire suddenly ceased. It was afterwards found to 
be from a i -pounder Maxim, and the execution aboard 
would have been terrible during the few minutes that must 
have elapsed before the ship was sunk had the fire reached 
us. Meanwhile, the service of our own guns was excellent, 
and at a range of twelve hundred yards, the two 6-milIi- 
metre automatic Colt rifles opened on the enemy. The 
Pluton had now (about 10.15) slackened her speed, showing 



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150 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

evident signs of distress, and our fire was concentrated on 
the Furor. The range was decreased to 600 yards, and 
at this distance the majority of shots appeared to strike. 
The Pluton was run on the rocks about four miles west of 
Morro and blew up. Our crew cheered at the sight of the 
explosion. The Furor soon commenced to describe circles 
with a starboard helm, her firing ceased, and it became 
apparent that she was disabled. A white rag was waved 
from forward and we stopped firing. Lieutenants Wood 
and Norman and Assistant Engineer Procter were sent to 
rescue the crews and to see if the prizes could be saved. 
They found a horrible state of affairs on the Furor. The 
vessel was a perfect shambles. As she was on fire and 
burning rapidly, they took ofif the living and then rescued 
all they could find in the water and on the beach. The 
Pluton was among the rocks in the surf and could not be 
boarded, but her crew had made their way ashore or were 
adrift on life-buoys and wreckage. These were all taken on 
board. I have since learned that the New York passed a 
number of men in the water who had doubtless jumped 
overboard from the destroyers to escape our fire. All these 
were probably drowned. 

4. While this work was going on, several explosions 
took place on the Furor; and presently, about 11.30, she 
threw her bow in the air and turning to port slowly sunk in 
deep water. 

5. The following were rescued from the destroyers and 
are believed to be the only survivors: 

Furor — 

Commander Carlier, 

Lieutenant Arderius (badly wounded), 

3 petty officers, 

14 enlisted men. 

19 total. 



ADMIRAL CERVERA ONBOARD THE GLOUCESTER I5I 

Pluton — 

Commander Vasquez, 
Lieutenant Boado, 
4 petty officers, 
20 enlisted men, 
26 total. 

6. It was stated by Commander Carlier that the total 
complement of the Furor was 64, officers and enlisted men. 
That of the Pluton was doubtless the same. 

7. While one of our boats was still ashore, seeing heavy 
clouds of smoke behind the next point, the ship was moved 
in that direction, the men being at quarters and everything 
in readiness for further action. On rounding the point, 
two men-of-war were found on the beach burning fiercely 
aft, the majority of the crew being crowded on the fore- 
castles and unable apparently to reach land, only 200 yards 
away. Our boats under Lieutenant Norman and Ensign 
Edson put off to the nearer vessel, which proved to be the 
flagship Infanta Maria Teresa, and rescued all on board by 
landing them through the surf. Lieutenant Norman for- 
mally received the surrender of the Commander-in-Chief 
and all his officers and men present; and, as soon as all 
hands had been transferred ashore, brought on board this 
ship all the higher officers including the Admiral. Lieu- 
tenant Wood meanwhile rescued the remaining survivors on 
board the Oquendo, the second of the burning vessels. 

8. The Spanish officers not feeling that the prisoners on 
shore were secured from attack by Cuban partisans, by 
your orders I directed Lieutenant Norman to land with a 
small force, establish a camp on shore, and hoist the United 
States flag over it. He took with him all the rations that 
could be spared from the stores on board. 

9. There were several incidents of interest that have not 
been related in this report which I will refer to briefly. 
The colors of the Furor and Oquendo were brought on 



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board by Lieutenant Wood and the colors of the Pluton 
by Mr. Procter. 

10. The Flagship New York while hastening from Sib- 
oney to join in the general action saw the Gloucester close 
to her two disabled antagonists and cheered her as she 
went by. 

11. The Indiana made the general signal to the Glou- 
cester, " Congratulations." 

12. During the night, the ship being on blockading sta- 
tion, the Assistant Chief of Staff hailed us from a torpedo- 
boat and after inquiring about our casualties, added: " The 
Admiral admired your splendid work." 

13. By order of Captain Evans, the Admiral and his staff 
were transferred from this ship to the Iowa, all other un- 
wounded prisoners were sent to the Indiana, and the twenty- 
two wounded were taken to Siboney and put on board the 
army hospital steamer Olivette. One wounded prisoner 
died on board and was buried at sea on the way back from 
Siboney. 

14. A comparison of the armaments of the contending 
vessels is interesting: 

Furor — 
Length, 320 feet; displacement, 370 tons. 
Armament: 2 14-pds. R. F. G. 

2 6-pdr. R. F. G. 

2 i-pdr. Maxim automatic. 

2 14-inch torpedo tubes. 
Complement, 67. 

Plutoii^ 
The same. 

Gloucester (late the yacht Corsair, N. Y. Y. C.) 
Length, 241 feet; displacement, 800 tons. 
Armament: 4 6-pdr. R. F. G. 

4 3-pdr. R. F. G. 

2 6-mni. Colt automatic. 
Complement, 93. 



THE EFFECT OF GOOD GUNNERY . 153 

15. The action was a remarkable one. The materiel of 
the enemy was superior in every respect; and yet, havmg 
destroyed two vessels either one of which would have* been 
a fair match for this ship, and inflicted terrible loss to their 
personnel, I have to report not one casualty. This result I 
attribute wholly to the accuracy and rapidity of our fire, 
which made the proper service of the guns on board the 
Spanish ships utterly impossible. In this opinion I am 
borne out by the statements of our prisoners, who com- 
mented on the awful destructiveness of our fire and spoke of 
their unsuccessful efforts to use their torpedoes, the crews 
being swept away repeatedly by bursting shell. They also 
referred to the deadly effect of the Colt automatic gun 
(6 mm.), and said that the projectiles from these passed 
clean through the vessels. 

16. While I may not say that any of our officers sur- 
passed the others in gallantry or efficiency, I cannot refrain 
from enumerating them and again calling your attention to 
their good services. 

17. Lieutenant Wood in command of the after division 
performed his duties in action with great energy and effi- 
ciency. After the action was over he bent all his efforts to 
saving life, and it is due to his efforts and those of Lieuten- 
ant Norman, Ensign Edson, and Assistant Engineer Proc- 
ter, ably seconded by the men under their commands, that 
over 600 officers and men were rescued from drowning. 

18. Lieutenant Norman showed qualities during and 
after the action that indicate unusual fitness for a naval 
career. It fell to this young officer to receive the surrender 
of the Spanish Commander-in-Chief after having rescued 
him from his burning flagship. 

19. Ensign Edson, although a greater part of his life 
has been spent in sedentary studies and pursuits, showed the 
result of his early training at the Naval Academy and in the 



154 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Navy by the manner in which he fought his guns during 
the action. The skill and ability he showed in handling his 
boat'in the surf in the work of rescue excited the admira- 
tion of the seamen under his command. On his return to 
the ship, Mr. Edson, who is a man of mature age and a 
surgeon in high standing in New York, turned his attention 
to the wounded prisoners and seconded the efforts of As- 
sistant Surgeon Bransford. 

20. Passed Assistant Engineer McElroy did not come 
under my notice during the action; but the great speed 
developed by this ship when overtaking the enemy, the 
promptness with which this speed was attained from a 
condition of inaction, the intelligent response to signals 
from the bridge, all indicate the excellent condition of the 
discipline in his division and the material under his imme- 
diate charge. Assistant Paymaster Brown did effective ser- 
vice with his division of two 6 mm. Colt automatic guns. 
The accuracy of the fire from these was testified to by our 
prisoners. 

21. Assistant Engineer Procter has just joined the ship. 
During the battle he acted as your aid, and afterwards took 
charge of a boat, with which, at great peril to himself, he 
saved many lives from the Pluton and Furor. 

22. Assistant Surgeon Bransford did double duty. He 
took charge of a gun in Mr. Edson's division and fought 
gallantly through the action, his services as surgeon not 
being called upon until the wounded prisoners were brought 
on board. 

23. Among the men, I beg leave to call your attention 
to the services of John Bond, Chief Boatswain's Mate, Cap- 
tain of No. I gun (3-pounder rapid-fire). The excellent 
record of this man on board ship is known to you. His 
remarkable marksmanship, perfect coolness in action, his 
control over men, and his force of character would indicate 
his fitness for a higher position than that he now occupies. 



ENLISTED MEN SPECIALLY MENTIONED 155 

24. William C. Bee, Chief Gunner's Mate, also deserves 
special mention at this time. This man, an ex-apprentice, 
left a lucrative position on shore from a pure sense of duty 
and patriotism. His constant services on board have been 
almost invaluable, and his behavior during the action and 
in the work of rescue under Ensign Edson should, in my 
opinion, be recognized by a material advancement that 
would keep him in the service. 

25. Herman C. Green, Quartermaster, ist class, steered 
the ship through the action without an error, where an error 
could so easily be made with disastrous results. His cool- 
ness and skill merit recognition. 

26. The division officers, whose reports to you accom- 
pany this letter, have made certain recommendations in 
which I heartily concur. 

Very respectfully, 

Harry P. Huse, 
Lieutenant U. S. Navy, Executive OflEicer. 
To the Captain. 



LIEUTENANT T. C. WOOD. 

U. S. S. Gloucester, 

Off Santiago de Cuba, 

July 5, 1898. 

Sir: — 

1. In accordance with instructions, I beg to submit the 
following report on our engagement of Sunday, July 3rd, 
with the Spanish fleet, so far as events came under my own 
observation and in my own experience. 

2. At 9.40 A. M. the spar-deck divisions of the ship 
had been inspected as usual by the Commanding and Ex- 
ecutive Ofhcers and the word had been passed that they 
could leave their quarters, but should remain on deck. As 
the men of my division, 2nd or after division, were going 
forward, some of them called my attention to black smoke 
arising from just inside the entrance to Santiago Harbor. 
In a moment a vessel appeared followed closely by five 
others. These were immediately recognized as the ships 
comprising the Spanish fleet and it was at once realized 
that they were making a desperate attempt to escape the 
ships of our blockading squadron. As each of the enemy's 
ships reached the mouth of the harbor, it turned sharply 
to the westivard and steered at full speed close in shore in 
the following order: Infanta Maria Teresa, Cristobal Colon, 
Viscaya, Almirante Oquendo, Pluton and Furor, their dis- 
tance being about 1500 feet apart. 

3. The battleships of our squadron were lying some 
three miles ofif Morro to the southward, the Brooklyn was 
well to the westward, and the flagship New York was away 
to the eastward (off Siboney). This ship (the Gloucester) 



SHIP CLEARED FOR ACTION 157 

was occupying her usual day position a little to the east- 
ward of Morro and about one and a half miles off shore. 
No other small vessels of our fleet were in sight. 

4. As soon as the enemy appeared, our crew were imme- 
diately called to quarters, and the ship cleared for action, 
although time did not permit the more elaborate prepara- 
tions for battle, such as covering boats with canvas or 
making any protection against splinters. The hose was 
led along, pump started, buckets filled, and all precautions 
taken against fire in my division. It was customary for 
each of the three guns of my battery to have provided 
always two full boxes of ammunition, each containing i6 
fixed charges; these boxes were carried on deck near the 
guns. The battery of the 2nd division consisted of three 
3-pounder rapid-fire Hotchkiss with cylindrical EngUsh 
mounts; the guns and mounts having been made by Whit- 
worth of Elswick, England. One gun was mounted directly 
aft, amidships on the overhang of the stern, and had an 
arc of train of about 220°. Similar guns were mounted, 
one on each side, thirty feet forward of the stern, and each 
possesses an arc of train of about 100°. The charges con- 
sist of armor-piercing shell fixed in brass cases containing 
cordite or smokeless powder. 

5. The order to clear ship for action was at once fol- 
lowed from the bridge by an order to " commence firing " ; 
and, as the ship lay with her stern towards Morro, I was 
able to put my battery in action immediately, the first shot 
being fired by the stern gun at the leading Spanish cruiser 
at a range of 3800 yards, the time being 9.43 A. M. My 
starboard gun followed immediately, and both continued 
rapid fire until the ship, by heading in straight for the 
enemy, under a strong port helm, threw them out of action 
and brought the guns of the forward division to bear. As 
the Spanish line of battle became more extended and the 



158 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

two torpedo-boat destroyers, Pluton (leading) and Furor, 
appeared at the end of the Hne, we started a converging 
course and again brought my starboard and stern guns 
to bear. On the appearance of the destroyers we brought 
our full fire on them and so continued to the end of the 
action, leaving the enemy's cruisers to the battleships In- 
diana, Iowa, Oregon, Texas and the cruiser Brooklyn, which 
gradually closed on them. The destroyers speeding west- 
ward replied to our fire, but with deliberation and great 
inaccuracy. As we were within range of Morro and the 
other batteries, I noted the shells of their guns falling near 
us. During the action the machine gun of the Furor was 
trained on us and I noted the shots striking the water and 
gradually reaching towards us as the range decreased. 
The fire suddenly stopped before the bullets actually found 
us, owing probably to the disconcerting effect of our fire 
upon that vessel. As we approached the enemy our range 
was reduced, the last shots from my division being fired at 
200 yards. At 600 yards I observed the leading destroyer 
(Pluton) was heading towards and close to shore about 
two miles to the westward of Morro. Smoke and steam 
were rising from her, her fire was almost stopped, and 
she was quite a distance in. Her companion ship, the 
Furor, was astern, but closing her distance and with a star- 
board helm. She was pointing ofif shore and in our direc- 
tion, leading me to think she was about to close with us. 
She continued to turn, however, completing her circle to 
port at decreasing speed. Steam and smoke from her decks 
and her slackening fire showed her to be damaged, and 
it was evident she was disabled too seriously to continue the 
action. Soon a white flag waved amidships indicated her 
surrender and I received permission from Captain Wain- 
wright to board her in the hope of extinguishing her fire 
and saving her. The dinghy manned by Collin and Thomp- 



BOARDING THE FUROR I59 

son (seamen), John Bond, Chief Boatswain's Mate, and 
Lykke (seaman), accompanied me. On reaching the Furor 
a scene of horror and wreck confronted us; the ship was 
riddled by three and six pound shells, although I observed 
no damage by large projectiles; she was on fire below from 
stem to stern, and on her spar deck were the dead and hor- 
ribly mangled bodies of some twenty of her crew and officers. 
One of her boats was at the davits, smashed to atoms; an- 
other I afterwards found a short distance away, stove but 
sustaining two survivors, whom I rescued. In the mean- 
time another of the Gloucester's boats arrived and boarded 
the wreck in charge of Lieutenant Norman, and between us 
we rescued some ten or twelve of the crew which remained 
on board. Finding it impossible to save the ship and fear- 
ing damage to our own men from explosions, I directed our 
two crews with the surviving members of the Furor's crew, 
to instantly abandon the ship and return to the Gloucester. 
This was done and I was so fortunate as to find and take 
with me the Furor's ensign. An explosion occurred almost 
immediately after we abandoned the vessel, and her stem 
commenced slowly to settle for ten minutes when her bow 
began to rise. When the ship was nearly up and down she 
sank about two hundred yards from shore. On reaching 
the Gloucester I was directed to take the whaleboat and 
go ashore for survivors, as in the meantime the Pluton was 
on the rocks and her crew could be seen in the water and 
on shore. On this trip, with Jaggi, Coxswain, we suc- 
ceeded in bringing from shore the Captain and one or two 
officers of the Furor, together with some twelve other sur- 
vivors of both destroyers. The Gloucester in the mean- 
while had proceeded to the westward to engage in the res- 
cue of men from two of the Spanish cruisers. 

6. After putting my prisoners aboard, I was ordered to 
save what life I could from the Almirante Oquendo, hard 



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and fast ashore and burning furiously. This vessel lay with 
her bows in shore almost perpendicular to the beach and 
some three hundred yards from it. On going alongside as 
near as practicable owing to the surf and great heat from the 
burning vessel, I could see none of her officers or crew ex- 
cept some twenty or thirty crowded on the forecastle or 
hanging by ropes from her bows, and these I succeeded 
in rescuing and putting aboard our ship, together with some 
ten or twelve which I found floating on fragments of wreck. 
The burning cruiser, her plates many of them, burst out- 
board and red hot, the roar of the flames, the constant ex- 
plosion of small arm ammunition varied by heavier explo- 
sions from the guns or boilers, this with the cries of the 
wretches on her bows for help all made a scene which was 
indescribably impressive. The gratitude of those we saved 
was touching and from all the Spanish survivors I saw only 
a devout appreciation of their escape and from many of 
them a testimony of the terrible efifectiveness of the fire from 
our fleet. 

7. In the action I commend heartily the Captain of 
Guns' Crews Nos. 9 and 10, Adam Jaggi and F. W. Lacy, 
whose coolness and accuracy were admirable. 

8. Among the crews of the guns I saw only enthusiasm 
and a remarkable indifference to the enemy's fire. 

9. Beginning the action in their mustering clothes, the 
men stripped to the waist, and at the end were as fresh and 
eager to handle their guns as in the beginning. 

10. I can commend heartily the guns (3-pounder quick- 
firing Hotchkiss). About 432 shell were expended in the 
battery under my command in the engagement, which lasted 
from 9.43 A. M. to 11 A. M. In two instances the charges 
failed to explode and were withdrawn; but in no case was 
there a jam or the slightest accident or delay in working 
the guns. 



AFTER THE BATTLE l6l 

11. The conduct of the boat's crews in making the 
rescue was excellent; though under great excitement, and 
personal risk, the men acted coolly and obeyed orders 
promptly; the more remarkable considering the short time 
the Gloucester has been in commission. 

12. Many stirring scenes were enacted, especially in the 
work of rescue, and much individual heroism displayed on 
the part of the crew which would make this report too 
lengthy to relate, but which fully maintain the best tradi- 
tions of the American Navy. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Thos. C. Wood, 

Lieutenant U. S. Navy. 

To Lieutenant-Commander Richard Wainwright, U. S. N., 
Commanding U. S. S. Gloucester. 



LIEUTENANT G. H. NORMAN. 

U. S. S. Gloucester, 

Off Santiago de Cuba, 

July 6, 1898. 

Sir: — 

I have the honor to report that on the morning of July 
3rd, after the sinking of the Spanish torpedo-boat destroyer 
Pluton and crippling of the destroyed Furor, I went in 
charge of the first whaleboat to the rescue of the living on 
the Furor, having as crew the following men: Jaggi (cox.), 
Evans, Quentin, Tierney, Daley, Loehrs, Lawerence and 
Rozzle. 

On approaching the Furor I could see that her sides were 
riddled with shot holes, ranging in size from those made by 
rifle bullets to some three inches in diameter. These and 
a rent in her starboard freeboard a foot or two long and 
from an inch to three inches in width comprised all the 
damage which her outer hull seemed to have suffered dur- 
ing the action. I, with several of my men, climbed upon 
her decks. Upon these there were lying many dead, and 
many more could be seen through the hatches in the spaces 
below. The vessel was afire in every part; and I withdrew 
with our boat, carrying off with me all the living of the 
Furor's crew then aboard her, eight in number, and re- 
turned on board the Gloucester. After the Gloucester had 
steamed to the eastward to a point several miles beyond 
where we had driven the destroyer Pluton on the rocks, I 
went away in charge of the gig to the rescue of the crew of 
the Infanta Maria Teresa who could be seen crowded upon 
the bows of their ship, the after part and waist being afire 



RESCUING THE CREW OF THE TERESA 163 

and burning fiercely. I had as crew of the gig Dahl (cox.), 
Evans, Thompson, Magee, Kastell and Cooksey. The 
Teresa had run aground and lay one hundred and fifty yards 
from shore. As I approached her, I could see some of her 
crew, about a dozen, already on the beach, surrounded by 
a little band of Cubans. Mr. Edson, in charge of another 
of our boats, having carried a line from the bow of the 
Teresa to the shore, we immediately set about disembarking 
her crew; letting those that were badly wounded be lowered 
by ropes to our boats, but compelling the uninjured ones 
to come down and out on the life line until they could drop 
into one of our two boats, which we kept a few yards from 
the ship's sides. By using one of our boats to receive the 
men and the other to ferry them to the surf, we got ahead 
rapidly, and in less than three hours had landed all the living 
from the ship, to the number of four hundred and eighty. 
Of these, many were wounded; but they and all the rest had 
to be put over in the water when forty yards from the shore 
and dragged through the surf to the beach. I rescued in 
the first boat-load from the decks of the Teresa a Spanish 
officer who could speak some English. By retaining him in 
my boat I was able in some measure to direct the actions of 
those on the ship. Through him I received the promise 
of the officers set on shore that they would, so many of them 
as I wished, return with me to the Gloucester, as soon as 
our work of rescue was finished. All through the time we 
were rescuing the crew of the Teresa, small explosions were 
constantly occurring on and between her decks. The fire 
was steadily working forward, and those still left in the 
ship were urging us to hurry in our work of removing them 
as they feared an explosion of the forward magazine. After 
the crew of the Teresa had been gotten ashore, I backed 
my boat in on the life fine as near to the surf as possible and 
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164 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Captain, and the five other officers next in rank, to come 
out to my boat, which they promptly obeyed, two of our 
own men dragging them one at a time along the life line 
through the surf to our boat's side. I then returned with 
these, and the officer whom I had kept with me throughout 
as interpreter, as prisoners to the Gloucester. Throughout 
the long pull out, Admiral Cervera and his officers ex- 
pressed much gratitude for our rescue of them and their 
crew and considerable anxiety for the safety of those we 
had left on the beach, who though over four hundred in 
number, being unarmed as well as nearly naked, were at 
the mercy of the Cubans who had gathered about them. 

As soon after my return with my prisoners to the ship as 
the cutter could be provisioned, I was again sent away with 
an armed party consisting of Bond (cox.), Thompson, 
Noble, Collin, Mulcahey, Lykke, Rozzle, Lewis, Halverson, 
Hillman, Dahl, Tierney and Loehrs, to the rescue from the 
Cubans of the Spanish whom we had earlier taken ofif the 
ship. On reaching the shore, I found that the Spanish, 
fearing the explosion of their ship's magazine, had retreated 
from the water-front and were gathered behind the shoulder 
of a hill which reached down to the eastern end of the beach. 
Some few, however, were still on the beach carrying the 
wounded to a more sheltered place. There were also half 
a dozen dead lying in the sand who had succumbed from 
their wounds after being gotten ashore. They were later 
buried. Having landed my stores and placed over the 
the boat an armed sentry, I, with a guard and the colors, 
proceeded to where the main body of the Spanish had gath- 
ered and found a small band of armed Cubans watching over 
them. I then, in the presence of these Cubans, had the 
Spanish formally surrender to me through their Command- 
ing Officers, the third officer of the Infanta Maria Teresa 
and one from the Oquendo, many of whose crew had by 



THREATENING ATTITUDE OF CUBANS 165 

that time straggled over from where the latter ship lay 
wrecked a mile further down the coast. The Cubans were 
then informed through one of the Spanish officers as an 
interpreter that I, with my armed party, would take exclu- 
sive charge of my prisoners; and the Cubans withdrew, 
threatening, I was told by the Spanish Officers, to come 
back in force. I then went out to the beach, and the 
U. S. S. Harvard appearing in the offing, I sent her a 
wig-wag message that I had five hundred prisoners in need 
of provisions and protection. She sent a boat ashore, and 
on its return to the Harvard wth my report, she sent three 
other boats; and the work of transferring the Spaniards 
from the shore to the Harvard immediately began. The 
Indiana also sent two surgeons, a steam launch with a pull- 
ing boat in tow, and medical supplies. In this boat and 
our cutter the surviving of the wounded, after being at- 
tended by the Surgeons, were carried to the Harvard's, the 
boats being beached to permit of getting the wounded out 
through the surf. The uninjured Spanish were sent, some- 
times dragged, through the surf, which by this time, how- 
ever, had fallen somewhat with the wind, and packed into 
the boats of the Harvard which carried them out to that 
ship; the last boat-load leaving the beach at some time 
after ten o'clock at night. A little later, the Gloucester's boat 
having got away with the last of the wounded, I, with those 
of the Gloucester's party left ashore, went in one of the 
Harvard's boats to the Harvard. Our cutter was hoisted 
upon her deck and my party taken on board, fed, and given 
clothing. The following morning at about eight o'clock we 
were lowered out oflf Siboney and returned to the Glouces- 
ter which was lying alongside. 

In these three expeditions of July 3rd, the conduct of 
the several boats' crews was in each case most creditable. 
Without the coolness and unflagging zeal which they dis- 



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played, the rescue of a large portion of those we saved and 
the success of the work assigned to me would have been im- 
possible. I feel that I should make particular mention of 
the good work done by Chief Boatswain's Mate Bond, 
Boatswain's Mates Dahl and Thompson, Quartermasters 
Evans and Noble, and Loehrs, Lykke, Hillman, Mulcahey, 
Collin, Rozzle, and Halverson. Of these I beg leave to 
report as especially deserving of commendation, Bond, Dahl, 
Thompson, Noble and Jaggi; their general bearing and the 
example they set the other men being worthy of the highest 
praise. 

Of the action of the morning of July 3rd, I have to report 
that throughout the engagement the three guns in my 
division, Nos. i, 3 and 5, worked satisfactorily, with the 
exception that the shield bolts of both six-pounders were 
broken, requiring later the removal of the shields. 

The crews of these guns displayed good courage and 
coolness during the action. Their prompt obedience to 
orders and steadiness under fire cannot be too much praised. 
The good work done by the bow gun, No. i. Bond, Captain, 
deserves especial mention; as does also the good gunnery 
of Dahl, Captain of No. 5 gun, and Whitelock, Captain of 
No. 3 gun. Of others in the crews serving these guns, I 
wish to report for previous interestedness and pains taken 
in the care of the guns in their charge: Thompson, Mul- 
cahey, Harbour, Kastell and Hillman. 
Very respectfully, 

George H. Norman, Jr., 

Lieutenant U. S. N. 

To Lieutenant-Commander Richard Wainwright, 
Commanding U. S. S. Gloucester. 



ENSIGN J. T. EDSON. 

U. S. S. Gloucester, 
Ofif Santiago de Cuba, 
Sir: — July 4, 1898. 

I have the honor to report on the conduct of my division 
in the action of July 3rd, during which the Gloucester sank 
the torpedo destroyers Furor and Pluton and rescued four 
hundred and eighty officers and men of the enemy's fleet. 

During the engagement, my men worked willingly and 
well, and I observed not one instance of cowardice or con- 
fusion. The powder division, assisted by guns crews 2 and 
4, whipped up most of the ammunition early in the engage- 
ment while the starboard guns were in rapid action. When 
my guns 2 and 4 were brought to bear on the enemy, their 
fire was as good as that shown at target practice. And it 
was during this fire that the boilers of the Pluton were 
pierced. Peter Keller, Boatswain's Mate, Patrick Lynch, 
Coxswain, and myself did the firing at these guns. 

The sighting of No. 4 gun was rendered difficult by rea- 
son of a weak spring in the cylinder. The spring did not 
fully return the gun after its recoil, thus throwing additional 
weight on the man who sighted it. In firing this gun I 
found it necessary to brace my body firmly against the 
shoulder piece and I was unable to do good shooting for 
more than a few rounds at a time. 

In the heat of the action, the firing pin of No. 2 dropped 
out while Keller was shooting. The breech-block was in- 
stantly removed, the pin found and replaced by Gunner's 
Mate William C. Bee and his assistant M. J. Murphy. The 
time occupied seemed to me about two minutes. I con- 



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sider such cool, intelligent action in the midst of a rain of 
shot and shell worthy of commendation. 

The bolts of No. 5 gun, which held the gun shield, were 
fractured during the engagement, but the shield was not 
removed until we had ceased firing. This damaged shield 
was a slight menace to the men operating this gun, but it so 
happened that I fired the last dozen shots from this gun by 
the order of Captain Wainwright. 

After the Furor had been sunk and the Pluton had ex- 
ploded, I was sent with my division in command of the 
ship's cutter with instructions to rescue the crew of the 
Infanta Maria Teresa. As we approached this vessel, which 
was in fllames, I saw the crew crowded forward on the fore- 
castle and I noted that the vessel lay nearly broadside on 
to a sandy beach distant about two hundred yards. As we 
neared her, I held up a rope's end to indicate my purpose. 
A line which they gave me I took to the beach and called 
for a good swimmer to take it through the surf. Otto 
Brown responded so manfully to my call that it was easily 
seen that he was the right man for the work. With the line 
about his neck he fought against the breakers for twenty 
minutes. He returned once to the boat for rest. The line 
was more carefully tended after this by William C. Bee; and 
after another struggle, the cutter being closer in this time, 
he made the beach. I sent Keller also through the surf to 
secure the line ashore. The cutter was hauled to and from 
the ship along this line, carrying each time eight or ten men 
from the burning wreck. As we neared the beach each 
time, I found it necessary to throw one or more Spaniards 
into the water in order to expedite the work. These men 
were immediately grabbed by Keller or Brown and passed 
along the line to the beach. In this manner the cutter 
landed about two hundred officers and men, and I believe 
that Admiral Cervera was among the number. The only 



DISCHARGE OF A BIG GUN 169 

Other boat engaged in this rescue was the gig from the 
Gloucester in charge of Lieutenant Norman. We worked 
frequently in association and succeeded in rescuing every 
soul on board without losing a single life. Among the res- 
cued were many wounded who required much assistance. 
This was ably rendered by Keller and Brown, who remained 
in the water for about two hours. 

The cutter also rescued men from the ship's cables and 
from boatfalls amidships, but not until every man on the 
wreck understood that my will was for them to come over 
the line which had been run. By following this latter 
method I could absolutely control the number of men car- 
ried each trip, and the position of my boat was more favor- 
able in the event of any serious explosion. During the 
whole time that the men engaged in the work, there were 
occasional reports on board as from exploding ammunition. 
As we left the wreck for the Gloucester, the fire had reached 
the forward turrets so that the whole ship was nearly aflame. 
One of the eleven-inch guns was discharged, sending a 
shot into the water close alongside of us. 

During the engagement Dr. Bransford aided me in the 
command of my division; and after the fight and the rescue, 
my knowledge of surgery enabled me to render him assist- 
ance in caring for the wounded. 

The men who went with me in the cutter were as follows: 
Peter Keller, Boatswain's Mate, ist Class; Otto Brown, Sea- 
man; William C. Bee, Gunner's Mate; W. H. Sellers, Engi- 
neer's Yeoman; Milo K. Davis, Landsman; Oscar Halver- 
son, O. Seaman; P. Kay, Ship's Cook; J. W. Lewis, O. 
Seaman; Griffith Roberts, O. Seaman; Neil H. Lykke, Sea- 
man Gunner. Very respectfully, 

J. T. Edson, 

Acting Ensign, U. S. N. 

Lieutenant-Commander Richard Wainwright, U. S. N., 
Commanding U. S. S. Gloucester. 



CHIEF-ENGINEER G. W. McELROY. 

U. S. S. Gloucester, 
Off Santiago de Cuba, 
July 4, 1898. 
Sir:— 

In obedience to an order received to-day, I have the 
honor to make the following report concerning the work 
done in the Engineer Department, and the conduct of the 
men of the Engineer Division, during the engagement of 
our fleet with the Spanish fleet on the 3rd instant. 

The machinery worked well, no trouble arising from any 
cause. Forced draught was used for a time, and it is esti- 
mated from the revolutions made that a speed of 17 knots 
was attained. 

As no shots entered the boiler or engine compartment, 
and as there was no accident to the machinery, there was no 
opportunity for signal instances of heroism or display of 
special presence of mind. The men behaved splendidly 
from the Chief Machinist down, showing the strictest at- 
tention to duty, and an anxious care that nothing should 
go wrong at such a critical time. 

2. A considerable number of the force are new to the 
service, having enlisted from a sense of duty. As a fitting 
recognition of the great service rendered by them, I respect- 
fully recommend the following changes in ratings, and take 
pleasure in testifying to the worthiness of each man named: 

I. The acting appointment of Robert Jennings to be 
made permanent and that he be held in favorable remem- 
brance should the grade of Warrant Machinist be estab- 
lished. 



RECOMMENDATIONS IN ENGINEER DEPARTMENT I7I 

2. That Carl Johanson, holding an acting appointment 
of 1st Class Machinist, be made a Chief Machinist. 

3. That Robert J. Hare, 2nd Class Machinist, be made 
1st Class Machinist, 

4. That M. J. Carabine, 2nd Class Machinist, be made 
1st Class Machinist. 

5. That T. S. Barnes, C. E. Woodside, and B. Bowie, 
2nd Class Machinists, be made ist Class Machinists. They 
have not yet had much handling of marine engines, and 
acting appointments instead of permanent ones are there- 
fore recommended. They handle the engines of this ship, 
whenever called on, most capably, and only need a little 
practice to qualify them in every way. 

6. That H. Roberts, ist Class Fireman, be given an 
acting appointment at Water Tender. 

7. That James McMillan, ist Class Fireman, be made 
Acting Oiler. 

8. That Harry McNabb, ist Class Fireman, be made an 
Acting Oiler. 

9. That E. C. Adkins, Thomas Colleran, and Andrew 
Cole, 2nd Class Firemen, be made ist Class Firemen. 

10. That W. J. Sullivan, E. Howard, P. Welch, and Wal- 
ter Lee, Coal Passers, be made Firemen, 2nd Class. 

3. All other men in the force on duty, while doing most 
excellent work and therefore recommended to your favor- 
able consideration, are from the nature of their ratings, their 
physical condition, and personal reasons, not at present 
qualified for promotion. Notable among the first class are 
Chief Yeoman W. H. Sellers, Blacksmith W. A. McArthur 
and Acting Water Tender W. H. McKeon. The last-named 
man is a most capable man. He tended water during the 
engagement. I regret that, from lack of shop knowledge, 
he cannot be recommended for a Machinist's billet. He 
holds a permanent appointment as Oiler, which he desires 



1/2 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

to resume when his acting appointment as Water Tender 
expires. 

4. The following men were not on duty during the 
engagement: 2nd Class Machinist George Rudischauser, 
sick; Coal Passer G. S. Veneau, confined. 
Very respectfully, 

George W. McElroy, 

P. A. Engineer, U. S. N. 
The Commanding Officer, 
U. S. S. Gloucester. 



REPORTS OF 

CAPTAIN HIGGINSON, CAPTAIN WAINWRIGHT 

AND LIEUTENANT HUSE ON THE CAPTURE 

OF GUANICA, JULY 27, 1898 



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LANDING PARTY* AT GUANICA, July 25th, li 

Lieutenant Huse, Commanding. 
Lieutenant Wood, 
Lieutenant Norman, 
Assistant Engineer Procter, 
Assistant Paymaster Brown. 



Lacy, 


Whitelock, 


Bechtold, 


Chipman 


Mulcahey, 


Tierney, 


Magee, 


Keller. 


Murphy, 


Wirtane, 


Collin, 




Loehrs, 


Davis, 


Thompson, 




Macklin, 


Harbor, 


Kroning, 




Rozzle, 


Kay, 


Hillman, 




Kastell, 


Halverson, 


Butler, 




Englert. 


Carlsson, 


Buchanan, 




Roberts, 


Kleinkopf, 


Lawerence, 





*This roll Includes the reenforcements sent from the Gloucester after the 
enemy opened Are. 



CAPTAIN HIGGINSON. 

[By cable from St. Thomas, July 26, 1898.] 

To Secretary of Navy, Washington. 

Arrived here with General Miles and the United States 
troops to-day at 9.15 A. M. Landed them safely. There 
are no batteries outside. Gloucester entered the harbor, 
landed company of sailors under command of Lieutenant 
Harry P. Huse, U. S. N., and Lieutenant Wood, Dispersed 
small company of Spanish soldiers. Hoisted flag. Com- 
mend Lieutenant-Commander Richard Wainvi^right and 
officers for gallantry capturing Guanica. Transport dis- 
charged without any opposition, assisted by boats of Mas- 
sachusetts. 

I have telegraphed Admiral Sampson. 

HiGGINSON. 
Port Guanica, Puerto Rico, July 25. 



CAPTAIN WAINWRIGHT. 

U. S. S. Gloucester, 
Off Arroyo, Puerto Rico, 
August 4, 1898. 
Sir: — 

I have the honor to forward herewith the report of Lieu- 
tenant Huse, who commanded our shore party at the seizure 
of Guanica. 

We entered the harbor by permission of the Senior Offi- 
cer Present, and fired at some fleeing troops, then landed a 
party to seize the available landing places, and prevent the 
destruction of lighters. 

Reinforcements were discovered coming from Yauco, but 
were driven back by fire from this vessel. 

The army transports came in sight with launches and 
boats from the vessels in the outer harbor. At my request. 
Col. Black immediately landed a portion of his engineer 
battalion and the village was turned over to the army. 

General Miles visited the Gloucester and thanked us for 
the services rendered. 

The landing party was well handled by Lieutenant Huse 
and the men behaved extremely well, particularly when it is 
remembered that it was their first experience on shore. 

The behavior of the Navy rifle was due, in my opinion, 
partly to lack of training, and partly to mechanical defects 
that can be remedied in later models. 
Very respectfully, 

Richard Wainwright, 

Lt.-Comdr., U. S. N., Comdg. 

The Commander-in-Chief, Naval Forces, 
North Atlantic- Station. 



LIEUTENANT HUSK 

U. S. S. Gloucester, 

Guanica, Puerto Rico, 

July 25, 1898. 

Sir: — 

I have the honor to report as follows on the landing party 
sent this morning to capture the village of Guanica: 

The force under my command consisted of twenty-eight 
men and Lieutenant Wood, embarked in the cutter. We 
landed, without meeting with any opposition, at a little 
wharf, and the men were at once deployed to cover the 
beach. The Spanish flag was hauled down and our colors 
hoisted in their place. 

This drew the enemy's fire, who opened from the under- 
brush on the right flank and from about three hundred 
yards distance on the highway. We answered with a slow 
fire from the skirmish line. The cutter took up a position 
at the foot of the highway that leads up into the country, 
and fired short volleys from the 6-millimetre automatic 
Colt, but this soon jammed and was of no further use in the 
action. I sent Lieutenant Wood to take charge of the right 
flank with eight men, while Chief Yeoman Lacy with four 
men thoroughly covered the left flank from the ruins of a 
stone house well situated for the purpose. From a country- 
man, the only man in the village, I learned that we were 
opposed by thirty regulars, and that reinforcements were 
momentarily expected from Yauco, about four miles distant. 
I signalled to you for reinforcements and pushed forward 
our center along the highway. The enemy's fire was well 
sustained but high, and no casualties resulted from it. At 



178 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

the northern limit of the village we built a wall across the 
highway and placed there the new Colt gun you had sent 
ashore. We also strung two barbed wire fences fifty and 
one hundred yards to the front across the road. Mean- 
while a boat under command of Assistant Engineer Procter 
was engaged in cutting out a large lighter, which came into 
immediate use in landing troops. 

About this time the Gloucester opened fire from her 
3-pounders and 6-pounders and the enemy retreated. A 
few minutes later the first contingent of the regular army, 
Colonel Black's regiment of engineers, landed and rapidly 
pushed forward beyond our lines. In obedience to your 
orders the landing party then returned to the ship. At the 
special request of General Gilmore I left Lieutenant Wood 
and a party ashore with the Colt gun. They returned to 
the ship an hour later. 

I wish especially to mention the gallant conduct of Lieu- 
tenant Wood and of Chief Yeoman Lacy. All the men 
under my command behaved splendidly. The Navy rifie 
behaved abominably, the majority jamming at inopportune 
moments, and several being rendered useless when we ap- 
peared to be in considerable danger of defeat. 
Very respectfully, 

Harry P. Huse, 

Lieutenant and Executive Officer. 
To the Captain. 



REPORTS OF 

CAPTAIN GOODRICH AND LIEUTENANT WOOD ON 

THE CAPTURE OF ARROYO, PUERTO RICO, 

AUGUST I, 1898 



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LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 



LANDING PARTY AT ARROYO, PUERTO RICO, 

AUGUST I, 1898. 

Lieutenant Thomas C. Wood, Commanding. 
Lieutenant George H. Norman, Jr. 
Assistant Paymaster Alexander Brown. 
Apothecary Beckary. 



Lacy, 


Whitelock, 


Bechtold, 


Chipman, 


Keller, 


Thompson, 


Collin, 


Englert, 


Jaggi, 


Harbour, 


Murphy, 


Buchanan 


Butler, 


McNab, 


Quentin, 


Noble. 


Riley, 


Wirtane, 


Davis, 




Roberts, 


]\Iagee, 


Mulcahey, 




Lynch, 


Rozzle, 


Macklin, 




Tierney, 


Hillman, 


Kastell, 




Loehrs, 


Lawerence, 


Kleinkopf, 





CAPTAIN GOODRICH. 

U. S. S. St. Louis, 
Arroyo, Puerto Rico, 
o _ August 2, 1898. 

I have the honor to report receiving the peaceful sur- 
render or Arroyo, Puerto Rico, yesterday at the hands of 
the Alcalde under the following conditions : 

2. a. The civil authorities to remain in power during the 
pleasure of the Government. 

b. The religious authorities to exercise their influ- 
ence toward suppressing disorder and maintaining peace. 

c. All the lighters in port, five in number, to be 
placed at the disposal of the United States with crews of 
natives. 

d. All Spanish Government property and papers to 
be surrendered. 

e. The lighthouses to be maintained by the former 
keeper, his pay to continue as before, at the charge of the 
United States. 

These conditions were agreed to by the Alcalde, the 
Judge, and the Parish Priest. 

3. At 11.25 A. M., August 1st, the American flag was 
hoisted over the Custom House, and a guard of enlisted 
men from the Gloucester, under Lieut. Wood of that vessel, 
placed in charge of the town. 

4. I was personally on board the Gloucester at the time, 
having been sent by the Senior Officer Present at Ponce, 
Capt. Ludlow, U. S. N., with her and the Wasp to recon- 
noiter Arroyo and Jobos with reference to landing Major- 
Gen. Brooke and his stafif and the ist Army Corps. 



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5. The details of the occupation were left to Lieutenant- 
Commander Richard Wainwright, to whose judgment and 
advice I am greatly indebted. Lieutenant Ward of the 
Wasp after accompanying the Gloucester to the anchorage, 
prepared to lend assistance in the event of opposition, ren- 
dered valuable service pending the negotiations by running 
lines of soundings along which deep draught vessels might 
safely approach. Upon his work was based the adoption 
of Arroyo as the landing place. 
I am sir, 

Very respectfully, 

C. F. Goodrich, 

Captain, U. S. N., Commanding. 

The Commander-in-Chief, N. A. Station, 
U. S. F. S. New York. 



LIEUTENANT THOMAS C. WOOD. 

U. S. S. Gloucester, 
Off Arroyo, Puerto Rico, 
August 3, 1898. 
Sir: — 

I beg to make the following report upon the capture and 
occupation of Arroyo, Puerto Rico, by the landing party 
from this ship on Monday, August i, 1898: 

At 9.30 A. M., the ship being anchored in the open 
roadstead about three-quarters of a mile from shore and 
opposite the town, you directed me to go ashore in the 
whaleboat under a flag of truce, gather the officials of the 
place, and demand its surrender to the United States in the 
name of Captain Goodrich, U. S. N., Senior Officer Present, 
then aboard this ship. I was also instructed to recommence 
the light on Figuera Point; and further, to obtain possession 
or use of all the lighters in the harbor for the purpose of 
landing troops and stores when they should arrive in the 
expected transports. On this errand I took with me, with 
your permission. Assistant Surgeon John F. Bransford to 
act as interpreter. 

On approaching shore and finding no landing, I beached 
our boat. Assembled on the beach was a large crowd of 
natives and a few police with side arms. In front and 
apart from these stood a Spanish officer in uniform to whom 
I addressed an inquiry for the Commandant and town offi- 
cials. He conducted us to the Custom. House fronting the 
water, and in a few moments were gathered himself, the 
Captain of the Port, the Alcalde, the Collector and his 
Deputy, the Justice of the Peace, the Padre, and some of 



184 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

the leading citizens. Through Dr, Bransford I informed 
these gentlemen of the presence of the Gloucester and de- 
manded the immediate surrender of the town and all Span- 
ish property. A heated discussion followed which I was 
obliged to cut short by a peremptory request for an afifir- 
mative answer under penalty of a prompt bombardment of 
the town. One by one the gentlemen yielded their sur- 
render and gave their parole, with the exception of the 
Captain of the Port, a Spanish naval ofHcer (retired) who 
refused to do either. All these gentlemen I then sent ofif 
to the ship in charge of Dr. Bransford, whom I requested 
to report to you the condition of affairs. I kept ashore 
with me Chief Quartermaster Bechtold and then directed 
him to hoist the U. S. Flag on the Custom House. This 
was done, and our colors were greeted with cheers from 
many of the natives and negroes. 

At about 10.30 o'clock a landing party from the Glou- 
cester arrived, consisting of 35 men with a Colt machine 
gun, all under command of Lieutenant Norman and As- 
sistant Paymaster Brown, with orders to report to me for 
the occupation of the town. Pickets were immediately 
placed in the principal streets, Lieutenant Norman taking 
charge of the right wing on the eastern side of town, Pay- 
master Brown with the Colt gun commanding our left or 
western wing, including the main road to Guayama (three 
miles distant), while I held the center with the Custom 
House (opposite the landing) as Headquarters and Guard 
House. Orders were issued to allow unarmed and peace- 
ful citizens to pass freely about and into town, to put under 
arrest all suspicious and armed persons, and to prevent the 
exit of any one beyond the town limits. Some exceptions 
were made to the latter rule in the case of English and 
French residents whose homes lay beyond the town lines, 
and passes were issued to these persons. Our men were 



A THREATENED ATTACK 185 

strictly enjoined to respect the property and persons of 
citizens, and the latter were warned that any treachery or 
any opposition would be instantly and severely punished. 
Using excellent discretion, Lieutenant Norman seized and 
held the telegraph office and receiving instruments, cut- 
ting the lines to prevent information reaching the enemy. 
Through various channels we were in constant receipt of 
information of the presence on the outskirts of town of 
bands of Spanish guerillas and Guardia Civile, the most 
reliable pointing to some sixty or eighty encamped on the 
Guayama road, while several hundred were said to be hold- 
ing that city. No attack was made on Arroyo, however, 
during our occupancy. 

At about 1.30 P. M., Dr. Bransford returned on shore 
bringing the party of Spanish officials whom I had sent to 
the ship. As the Captain of the Port had decided to yield 
to superior force and give his parole under compulsion, I 
was directed to receive this and set him at liberty with the 
privilege of retaining his sword. Dr. Bransford then re- 
turned to the ship carrying with him my verbal report to 
you of the disposition of our forces. 

During the day, arrangements had been made with the 
Alcalde to recommence the light on Figuera Point; and at 
sunset it was burning in accordance with his promise and 
has been kept alight every night since. Inquiries as to 
lighters showed some eight or nine of them drawn up in 
shore ; most of them being the property of Mr. McCormick, 
former U. S. Consul. Mr. McCormick promptly promised 
the use of these lighters and proceeded to set them afloat 
and anchored them near the Gloucester. 

During the afternoon, signals were made to withdraw our 
force at dark. Friendly residents were notified and offered 
an asylum aboard the Gloucester. Mr. McCormick, fear- 
ing an attack on his house in the country by the guerillas, 
brought his family and the families of his brothers into town 



l86 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

under the guns of the ship; and these precautions proved 
to be wise ones, since during the night a party of the enemy 
raided the town and fired a few shots at the ship and re- 
treated, although the ship's searchHght was kept on the 
shore. 

At dawn on the following day (Thursday the 2d inst.), the 
same force and under the same officers was sent ashore to 
re-occupy the town, and the day passed much as the previous 
one had done. We noticed, however, that the attitude of 
the people was rather more unfriendly; accounted for, we 
thought, by their doubts as to the strength of our force, 
and our intentions. To be sure, the St. Louis had arrived 
at daylight; but information as to the weakness of our 
party was in possession of the enemy, and the country peo- 
ple brought us word that a troop o'f mounted men was on 
its way to attack us. I was just about to ask for a few shells 
to be fired from the Gloucester when you signalled to ask in 
what direction you should point your guns. The firing 
which followed and the shells which you dropped on our 
left flank I have no doubt prevented this threatened attack. 

In the afternoon we were glad to see the troops coming 
to our relief from the St. Louis. By five o'clock some two 
or three hundred had been landed; and in accordance with 
your orders, I turned over my command to the first officer 
of rank who came ashore. Colonel Bennett, of the 3d Regi- 
ment Illinois Volunteers, to whom I carefully explained the 
situation and introduced formally to him the officials of the 
town. Colonel Bennett then detailed Lieutenant Hayes and 
some sixty of his men to relieve my pickets; and the latter 
with Lieutenant Norman and Paymaster Brown, were with- 
drawn to our boats and returned to the ship at 5.30 P. M. 
In the afternoon, I had detailed Lieutenant Norman to 
make an inventory of the money and valuables in the 
custom-house safe. It was done by this officer in a thor- 
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Spanish Collector of Customs, and, when Colonel Bennett 
took control, he in turn receipted to Lieutenant Norman. 

As to the personnel and arms of our force, this report 
would be incomplete if it did not testify to the conduct of 
both officers and men. Although exposed to intense heat 
and to drenching rains for nearly two days, with little food, 
and without any relief on picket duty, the behavior of the 
force reflected credit upon the ship and the naval service. 
Lieutenant Norman and Paymaster Brown were alert, intel- 
ligent, and to them both I owe many valuable suggestions 
and the greatest help and support. Chief Yeoman Lacy, 
an old soldier, I made Sergeant of the Guard. He reported 
to me regularly the condition of the pickets and made his 
rounds every hour. In addition to this, he made a scouting 
trip alone to a distance of about half a mile from town in 
all directions. Chief Quartermaster Bechtold, Paymaster's 
Yeoman Whitelock, Apothecary Beckary, Boatswain's 
Mates Keller and Thompson, Coxswains Jaggi and Lynch, 
Gunner's Mate Collin and Quartermaster Noble are all 
petty officers whose examples to the crew did much to 
maintain the morale of our force. The following is a list 
of the enlisted men engaged in the expedition: Quentin, 
Loehrs, Mulcahey, Kastell, Butler, Buchanan, Tierney, 
Lawerence, Harbour, Macklin, Rozzle, Magee, Wirtane, 
Murphy, Hillman, Kleinkopf, Riley, McNab, Roberts, 
Davis, Chipman, Englert. 

These men were armed with the new Navy Lee magazine 
rifle which on this occasion gave us no trouble. The men 
were equipped with cartridge belts, canteens, and haver- 
sacks, and their uniform was white working clothes, white 
hats and the regulation navy leggings. 

Respectfully submitted, 

Thomas C. Wood, 

Lieutenant, U. S. N. 

Lieutenant-Commander Richard Wainwright, U. S. N., 
Commanding U. S. S. Gloucester. 



l88 LOG OF THE GLOUCESTER 

Endorsement by Captain Wainwright : 

This report was not forwarded to the Commander-in- 
Chief as the transaction took place under the eyes of 
Captain C. F. Goodrich, U. S. N., commanding U. S. S. 
St. Louis. 

The St. Louis anchored in the morning some miles from 
shore at a point selected as a safe anchorage the previous 
day. The Gloucester was expected to steam out and take 
the boats containing the troops in tow. Because of the 
threatened attack, it was deemed unwise to withdraw the 
Gloucester from her close proximity to the shore. This 
caused the delay in landing the troops. When the Glouces- 
ter opened fire. Captain Goodrich at once steamed the St. 
Louis towards shore until her bow touched the reef, opening 
fire with her battery. This at once settled the question of 
our being attacked by the enemy. 

Richard Wainwright, 
Lt.-Comdr., U. S. Navy, Comdg. U. S. S. Gloucester. 



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